poem9

"When you thought I wasn't looking, I saw you hang my
first painting on the refrigerator, and I immediately
wanted to paint another one.

When you thought I wasn't looking I saw you feed a stray
cat, and I learned that it was good to be kind to animals.

When you thought I wasn't looking, I saw you make my
favorite cake for me and I learned that the little things can
be the special things in life.

When you thought I wasn't looking I heard you say a
prayer, and I knew there is a God I could always talk to
and I learned to trust in God.

When you thought I wasn't looking, I saw you make a meal
and take it to a friend who was sick, and I learned that we
all have to help take care of each other.

When you thought I wasn't looking, I saw you give of your
time and money to help people who had nothing and I
learned that those who have something should give to those
who don't.

When you thought I wasn't looking, I felt you kiss me good
night and I felt loved and safe.

When you thought I wasn't looking, I saw you take care of
our house and everyone in it and I learned we have to take
care of what we are given.

When you thought I wasn't looking, I saw how you handled
your responsibilities, even when you didn't feel good and I
learned that I would have to be responsible when I grow up.

When you thought I wasn't looking, I saw tears come from
your eyes and I learned that sometimes things hurt, but it's
all right to cry.

When you thought I wasn't looking, I saw that you cared
and I wanted to be everything that I could be.

When you thought I wasn't looking, I learned most of life's
lessons that I need to know to be a good and productive
person when I grow up.

When you thought I wasn't looking, I looked at you and
wanted to say, "Thanks for all the things I saw when you
thought I wasn't looking.'"

If I never see another day, I want you to know
that you have a special place in my heart.
I want the best for you in life,
I want you to see you be all that you can be.
I want to thank you for your loving support,
for holding my hand when I needed you.
For life flies by too quickly,
but I'm grateful to fly with you.
I don't want to leave this earth
without telling you how much I care for you.
Too many lives go by with words left unsaid.
Don't let it happen to your friends and family...