You Do

Do You whisper into their curly ears
And speak gentle words of love?
Do You tell them that I
Turn my face to the sky
For a glimpse of their faces above?

Do You feel their weight upon your knee?
Do You delight in their fragrant kisses?
Do You watch as she dances
And he takes his chances?
Do You laugh at all the near misses?

I just know that he runs wherever he goes
And she flits around room to room.
He steps on tails
And she never fails
To dance, even holding a broom.

Do You keep a close eye wherever he goes?
Do You call him when he’s out of sight?
Do You let him climb trees
And kiss his scraped knees
And always leave on the hall light?

I would have taught him to shy from the shore
But I hope that You teach him to run
Along the white sand
(But still hold Your hand!)
As you both feel the warmth of the sun.

Are You baffled at tears that she drips for no reason?
Do You ask her, or just let her weep?
Does she bury her head
In the crook of Your neck
And sniffle herself right to sleep?

I would have told her to just let it go,
But I hope that You tell her to heal
By sharing her pain
In sunshine and rain
Remind her You designed her to feel.

Do you know that I trust You in all that You do?
I'm taking this chance now to tell
You how much I love You,
And how much I trust You.
I believe that You do all things well.

Kiss them for me, Father, this Thanksgiving Day, and feel the radiance of my trusting smile turned heavenward in gratitude for Your care of my little ones.