A Child's love is like a whisper,

given in little ways we do not hear.

But if you listen closely

It will be very clear.

They often do not say it loud,

but in how they come to you,

"Daddy, will you play with me?

"Mommy, tie my shoe?"

The many ways they tell you,

changes as they grow.

"Dad, I made the team today!"

"Mom, I've got to go!"

"Pop, I need some money.

You see there's - this girl at school."

"Mama, I met a boy today

and WOW, he's so cool."

"Dad, I've got something to tell you.

I think she is the one!"

"Mom, he asked me to marry him.

Would you love him as your son?"

"Dad, I've got some news for you.

It's going to be a boy!"

"Mom, I'm kind of scared of this,

Yet I'm filled with joy!"

A child's love is like a whisper,

given in little ways we do not hear.

But if you listen closely,

it will be very clear.

They often do not say it loud

but in how they come to you.

"Grandpa, will you play with me?"

"Grandma, tie my shoe."

It is never ending,

A blessing from above.

Listen to the whispers

of a child's love.

© S.E. Chan 1999