Break down expectations, Build up expectancy.

Stop to listen,
Stop to talk,
Stop the beer,
If it makes you squawk.

Stop mid-sentence,
Sing a song,
Don't stop if the words,
All come out wrong.

Stop to breathe,
Take a break,
.........  How long
did you take?

Stop with friends,
And make new ones,
Christ might make them,
Daughters, sons.

Begin to listen,
Start to hear,
The voice of wisdom,
Loud and clear.

Some might say,
It's not so loud,
Help us Lord,
To be less proud.

Laugh with laughter,
Cry with tears,
But, try to stifle,
Aimless fears.

With kindness though,
Be careful here,
Might have to find,
A lower gear.

For, God helps those,
Who humble are,
That pride won't get us,
Very far.

Enjoy good stories,
And listen too,
Then someone may,
Listen to you.

Talk to dad,
And sit with mum,
Let them wrap up,
Your sore thumb.

Don't be afraid,
Of angry men,
Watch out! You may,
Become like them.

Take your rest,
And do not fret,
Tomorrow's worries,
Are not here yet.

C.C.U.