Suttle

The world awaits,
It calls your name.
But you are here
And it is out there.

It needs for you, you see
You are the one, the one to be.

To be the one who does
What only you can do.
To lend, to teach,
And see someone through.

To hurt and cry,
And know all reasons why.
To grow and learn,
And always forgive.

To work and put your heart
Into all that you dream,
And change your mind,
And be part of a team.

To lead and follow
And learn to take orders.
To learn true justice, true mercy,
So those who look to you
Don't think you're a fool.

To quietly give,
And keep what you have
Sacred and true.
To give the world
What God gave you.

The world awaits,
It's there just the same.
It calls for you,
Give it your name.

Not Fast Enough

Thoughts appeared upon her face
A toddler's eyes confirm
Intentions had without concern
And off I run as in a race

To save her from herself
And stop what may yet happen
Not fast as her I was
And I could blame myself

Naked as she was
And playing in my water hose
Running as she always does
And fell face first and busted her nose

I get to her a hint too late
And take her from the ground
And wipe the dirt off from her face
She paused in shock to catch her breath,
I waited for the sound.....

A cry so loud then broke the air
A little voice as pure as rain
A feeling which we all have known
Surprise and then, pain

I held her close as I truly could
And hoped her pain would cease
I thanked God for gifts I have
And let my tears release.