Water Color Ponies

There are water colored ponies on my refrigerator door

and the shape of something I don't really recognize.

Brushed with careful little fingers and put proudly on diplay

a reminder to us all of how time flies.

Seems an endless mound of laundry and the stairway laced with toys

gives a blow by blow description of the war

that we fight for their well being, for their greater understanding

to impart a holy wisdom for the Lord.

But baby what will we do?

When it comes back to me and you?

They look a little less like little boys every day.

Seems the pleasure of watching the children growing

is mixed with the bitter cup

of knowing the water colored ponies

will one day.......

ride away.

And your vision can get so narrow

as you view through your tiny world.

And little victories can go by

with no applause.

But in the greater evaluation

as they fly from your nest of love....

May they rise with wings as eagles

for His cause.

Still I wonder baby what will we do?

When it comes back to me and you?

They look a little less like little boys everyday.

Seems the pleasure of watching the children growing

is mixed with the bitter cup

of knowing the water colored ponies ....

will one day......

Will one day ........

Ride away.

We love you Matt! Spread your wings and fly!!!!!