As I look at my children while they sleep, I know in my heart they are only here because God let me borrow them until he decides to bring them back home to him. All children are gifts from God, they should be cherished as just that...

This poem originally was published in Poems on Life - Family Poems

Children Are A Gift From God
God sent me three packages
That needed special care
"Take care of these tiny gifts
For they are very rare."

"Watch over them with all your love
And let them feel your touch
Take care of their every need
For you are needed very much."

"These gifts will grow up very fast
As you soon will see
Love them with all your heart
And let them be what they will be."

"When these gifts have fully grown
Look at Heaven up above
Know they exist because of God
And all his precious love."
18 Visitor Comments (from the Voting form)
  • christina
    i to believe god gave us these miracles, i have 2 of my own, in there teenage years.
  • Searle
    I AM A CHILD OF GOD WITH LOTS OF LOVE.
  • Myra
    This poem really touched me. probably differently than most. My brother, his 8 months pregnant wife, and 3 sons were recently in a car accident with a drunk driver. My brother (24), his wife (23), oldest son (6) and unborn baby (due 12-11-06) were killed. Spared were their 2 sons, 4 years and 1 year. These 2 babies that were spared are truly a gift from God that we are extremely thankful.
  • Debbie
    I love this poem, I have a little girl and twin boys and every day i feel blessed to have three such gorgeous children.
  • Tangy
    My son passed away 6years ago. So I truly believe that Our Kids are a gift from God and never to be taken for granted! God Bless you
  • Jo Ann
    i really like the poem,yes this reminds me that how wonderful the gift that God gave me. my children. i have to love them without the "even if".
  • teri
    This is a true & lovely poem, I wish all parents could feel that way about their children. To bad some don't.
  • Aisha
    I love this poem because it makes me think of the little one coming into my world.
  • Sacha
    I think this is such a touching poem. Wonderfully spoken as only a parent could do. I have 3 gifts and going through a very trying time in my life that I am battling through and this has just brought home the reality of what we are given. A GIFT
  • Tonya
    This poem really touched me simply because i myself have 3 children. I never really put it all in perspective until I read your poem. You could be a very great writter! Thank you for sharing your talents with everyone!
  • Louise
    I love this poem because Ialso have three children whom are grown ,but God gave them to me to have to love. , and love them I do.
  • ANTOYA
    I HAVE 4 AND 6 GRANDS. THIS IS A SPECIAL POEM. ALL SHOULD READ EVERYDAY FOR INSPIRATION OF OUR CHILDREN. VOTE A #1
  • tammy
    i have three children of my own and i loved your poem
  • Brian
    My Favorite
  • SHANNON
    I love this poem. It's soo true. Kiddos are a gift from God & they grow up so fast!
  • Carmela
    A very touching poem. I try to remind myself daily that our children are on loan. This poem says it very nicely.
  • Judy
    Beautiful, loving poem.
  • Veronica
    I think this peom is very good. You see i write poems too and i know a good poem when i see one. It touches the heart and soul. For every now and then a good poem like this one is needed.This is one of the best poems i have read.

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