My Greatest Teacher

A little child into the world,

weak, meek, and unique 

I open my eyes to say hello

To my life, to my world, to you 

Your smile welcomes me 

As if it is saying 

“Thank you for being alive” 

My first lesson was love 

I couldn’t walk without your hand

I couldn’t talk without your words

I couldn’t sleep without your sound

I couldn’t eat without your train

Your smile encourages me 

To do my many firsts 

Holding my small body in your soft hands in reward 

My second lesson was trust 

I play with your jewelry 

You play with my hair 

We play with my dolls 

We play with your makeup 

I was a model

I was a fashion designer 

I was a vet

I was a traveler 

My third lesson was individuality 

Before me is a nurse 

Before me is a women

Before me is a mother 

Before me is my mother

Whose been my greatest teacher 

Throughout my life 

With more lessons to share 

My fourth lesson was thankfulness