If I Had My Child To Raise Over Again
Diane Loomans

If I had my child to raise all over again, I’d build self-esteem first, and the house later.
If I had my child to raise all over again, I’d finger-paint more, and point the finger less.
If I had my child to raise all over again, I would do less correcting and more connecting.
If I had my child to raise all over again, I’d take my eyes off my watch, and watch with my eyes.
If I had my child to raise all over again, I’d take more hikes and fly more kites.
If I had my child to raise all over again, I’d stop playing serious, and seriously play.
If I had my child to raise all over again, I would run through more fields and gaze at more stars.
If I had my child to raise all over again, I’d do more hugging and less tugging.