January 29, 2022

Framing A Boy


To raise a boy right
By his bed fill four frames
That he may be wise

Painted in the first
Vivid colors of his roots
 A past that grew him

Second a window
Visions far beyond the glass
Clarity through pane  

A fire built third
Warming his first leap to light
And all can be done 

Then gods greatest gift
Realities truest test 
A mirror set last 

To raise a girl wise
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-Hermit King-