Innocent eyes search my face Will she understand my plea? Does she know how hard it is? Can she teach what I can't yet see?
Little hands shooting up Hoping for a "Job well done" Eager to achieve and impress Desperate to not be the foolish one
Innocent eyes search my face Will she understand my plea? Does she know how hard it is? Can she learn what she can't yet see?
Little hands reaching up Hoping to speak without speech Eager to trust her to know what's best Desperate for her to still teach
Overwhelmed by the eyes and hands That trust so willingly Overjoyed by the eyes and hands That show me what I can be
As a recent teacher and new mother, I pray for those whose job it is to teach, protect, and love the children in their lives. Today I mourn with those in Connecticut who sought to cover innocent eyes and hold little hands. The children in my life make me realize what life is about.