A wise man once whispered to me

To open my heart if I wanted to see

And follow my dreams to their truth.

I have done so since my mild youth.

Now, so much has changed and I’m older,

But, still I go on ever forward and bolder.

Reaching for all those special Christmas dreams

Believing the heart rules over most other things

Somehow, I hear it now in my own voice

Telling my little girls life is really about their choices

Encouraging them to laugh and take time to play

Be bold in all they do, yes being yes, and true in every way

And watching as two young lives begin to unfold

Wondering if someday, they too will recall having been told

…. to open their hearts if they truly want to see