'For My Kids' Poem by Stanley Joseph Vinet Jr. Vinet

I will not come as a thief in the night; they cannot be stolen.
And I have sold myself to them for all eternity.
I will not come bearing gifts; they cannot be bought.
And I pay their cost every day.
I will not come with fist and guns; they cannot be forcedaway.
And this is a war that cannot be won.
I will simply stand at your door; with open arms, caringheart and loving smile.
And they will come.
And we three will walk away together.