A word by itself is a wonderful thing
as worthy to the fiddle one string
but adorned with a sentence
a word blossoms in sense
inviting young hearts to sing.

So teach the words by poem or book
that coax young eyes to delve and look
teach words that dance within a song
and tempt young minds to travel along.

As mystery, adventure and images churn
inside young heads as every page turns
deeper knowledge of language they'll yearn
for far more than words they'll be fond
wanting to discover what's happening beyond.


Being a teacher is wonderful but millions do the same job every day just by being a parent. Applaud yourself for taking on such an honorable role and take the time to read to your children.