Lessons You Learned

For every petal you pluck from a daisy
You are granted one measure of love
For every rainbow you find with two ends
I wish you two stars from above
For every tear you brush from a cheek
I promise you kindness will follow
Wherever you walk, under rainbows or stars
Over daisies or down lonely hollows
For every child you play with and talk to
I grant you one heart full of laughter
For every smile you place on a face
I promise you peace ever after
If you think "I" am giving you priceless gifts
Look close at yourself and your deeds
The gifts you earned are the lessons you learned
While answering othe folks' needs

-Marlene Gerba-