Sit and watch the children
See the first awkward steps
They’re starting in on the dance of life
Wobbly in starting out
Joys in the successes
Tears in the sudden drops
Bouncing to the music only they hear
Rapid advances at times slowed to a crawl
Sometimes a few steps back
Then onward
Looks of fear, happiness and joy
Changing as they progress
The love, hugs and kisses
Given when they find whom they seek
So sit and watch the children
And see the dance of life
In their first awkward steps

Dan Gray
September 23, 2004