Mirrored Children

They love us because that's all they know
We're the ones that give them life, teach them, love them
They know no one but us

But that love can go away
Disappear, disintegrate
It is not guarranteed, required
They have no obligation to love us
To continue their love
Their love is freely given
No matter how we treat them

So, we have a choice to treat them
With love and respect
Smiles and hugs, Kisses and love

They are too little to understand the ways of the world
The frustrations of money, jealousy, greed
All they see is us
How we treat them and others
and ourselves