Tour Guide for Life (Dedicated to Debra E. Ross)
I want my children to grow up with roots,
to love some of the wonderful things
that I love: words crafted on a page,
hunting for treasures in book shops,
appreciating nature in all its glory,
discovering humor everywhere,
playing sports for the fun of it,
enjoying the play of All-Stars,
visiting landmark places,
eating favorite foods,
sledding downhill,
family traditions
and more.
I want my children to grow wings
to let their imagination take flight,
to love learning for learning’s sake,
to thrive on life’s many daily challenges,
to keep the doors of learning wide open,
to make goals, easy ones and difficult ones,
to love themselves, others, and all creatures,
to be grateful for their talents and blessings,
to launch their “I-made-this-spirit” each day,
to jump out of bed wanting to make a difference,
to enjoy life’s roller coaster ride, especially the “ups”
and learn from the “downs.”
I want to be my children’s Tour Guide for Life,
to a smart, cultured and literate life
far beyond my footsteps.
I will share with my daughters
my passion for roots, wings,
and a cultured life.
~ Joe Sottile
I want my children to grow up with roots,
to love some of the wonderful things
that I love: words crafted on a page,
hunting for treasures in book shops,
appreciating nature in all its glory,
discovering humor everywhere,
playing sports for the fun of it,
enjoying the play of All-Stars,
visiting landmark places,
eating favorite foods,
sledding downhill,
family traditions
and more.
I want my children to grow wings
to let their imagination take flight,
to love learning for learning’s sake,
to thrive on life’s many daily challenges,
to keep the doors of learning wide open,
to make goals, easy ones and difficult ones,
to love themselves, others, and all creatures,
to be grateful for their talents and blessings,
to launch their “I-made-this-spirit” each day,
to jump out of bed wanting to make a difference,
to enjoy life’s roller coaster ride, especially the “ups”
and learn from the “downs.”
I want to be my children’s Tour Guide for Life,
to a smart, cultured and literate life
far beyond my footsteps.
I will share with my daughters
my passion for roots, wings,
and a cultured life.
~ Joe Sottile
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