Shining Lights

tell your children
they can do the impossible
tell them
they can be anything
build them up
when they feel torn down
remind them
they are little souls
with the power of the divine within
teach them
self respect
and respect for all living things
teach them
how to be alone
let them
be wild
let them
fall
so they can learn from their mistakes
prepare them
to trust themselves
prepare them
to be tough
but gentle at heart
tell them
often you love them
tell them
they are capable of anything
and when they're grown
keep reminding them
you're there for them
keep reminding them
they are souls
with a divine purpose
and one day they will awaken
to this truth
one day
they will be a star
in a world that desperately needs
their light