THE HEART OF A CHILD

Whatever you write
On the heart of a child, 
No water can wash it away.
The sands may be shifted
When billows are wild
And the efforts of time may decay.  
Some stories may perish, 
Some songs be forgot, 
But this engraved record, 
Time changes it not.
Whatever you write
In the heart of a child
A story of gladness or care - 
That heaven has blessed
Or that earth has defiled, 
Will linger unchangeably there.
Who writes it has sealed it
Forever and aye.
He must answer to God
On that great judgement day.

-Author Unknown