The Boy of Today

The boy of today is the man of tomorrow,

     Remember, and give him a welcoming hand;

Partake in his pleasure and join in his sorrow,

     Make him companion and help him to stand.

The boy is the echo of man as he sees him,

     You are his model, his teacher, his goal;

Gain his confidence, interest and please him

     Make him aware he’s a heart and a soul.

The boy of today is the man of tomorrow,

     Soon will he stand where you’re standing today;

Lend him your knowledge when he wants to borrow,

     Show him the safest and easiest way.

Scorn not his trifles, be patient and kindly,

     The fate of the future lies over the way.

Give him your vision, don’t let him go blindly,

     The man of tomorrow’s the boy of today.

April 20, ‘10