(poems go here)Reflections of a Mother

I give you Life, But cannot live it for you.
I can teach you things, but I cannot Make you learn.
I can give you Directions, but I cannot Be there to lead you.
I can allow you freedom, but I cannot Account for it .
I can take you to church, but I cannot make you believe.
I can teach you right from wrong, But I cannot always Decide for you.
I can buy you beautiful clothes , But I cannot Make you beautiful inside.
I can offer you advice, But I cannot Accept it for you.
I can give you love, But I cannot force it upon you.
I can teach you to share, but I cannot make you unselfish.
i can teach you respect, But I cannot force you to show honor.
I can advise you about friends, but cannot choose them for you.
I can advise you about sex, but I cannot Keep you pure.
I can tell you the facts of life, but I can't build your reputation.
I can tell you about drinking , but I can't say no For you.
I can warn you about drugs, But i can't prevent you from using them.
I can teach you about lofty goals, but I can't Achieve them for you.
I can teach you about kindness,buy i can't force you to be gracious.
I can warn you about sins, But I cannot Make you moral.
I can love you as a child, But I cannot Place in God Family.
I can teach you how to live, But I cannot Give you Eternal Life.