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We'd like to share an interesting poem, borrowed from a Blue and Gold Program Dated February 25, 1972. The poem was written many years ago by Pat Beardslee, a Den Mother from Hawthorne, California. She wrote:
"A Boy's Eyes"
"I'd like to be a Cub Scout--."
(His eyes were deepest blue.)
"I'd like to learn, and play, and build,
Like Jim and Freddy do.
"I know how to use a hammer;
I can drive a nail if I try.
I'm eight years old, I'm big and strong
And hardly ever cry."
I gave him the application
And parent-participation sheet.
(His eyes were filled with sunshine)
As he left on dancing feet.
Next day, my friend was back again,
A dejected little lad.
"I guess I'll skip the Cub Scouts."
(His eyes were dark and sad.)
"My Mom Is awful busy,
She has lot of friends, you see.
She'd never have time for a Den;
She hardly has for me."
"And Dad is always working--
He's hardly ever there.
To give them anymore to do
Just wouldn't be fair."
He handed back the papers
With the dignity of eight years,
And, smiling bravely, left me
(His eyes were filled with tears.)
Do you see your own boy's eyes as other people may?
How he looks when you're too busy, or haven't time today.
A boy is such a special gift--why won't you realize
It only takes a little time to put sunshine in his eyes.
Everything seems to change, and time doesn't stand still. In fact, it seems to go by much faster than it did in our childhoods. If we blink, we miss huge opportunities be part of our children's development, as well as creating a bond that comes from quality time spent together. In the dizzying pace of today's world, it's far too easy to let the cable, computer, and video game assault, rob us of the precious few moments we get to make life long memories.
We would like to hear from you, and look forward to enjoying quality time with you and your family. Please see the Cotact Us tab under the Join Scouting tab above. Please also see the forms page of this website for additional information. Additionally, the Pack meets on the third Friday of each month at William watters Church at 7:00 PM. Please feel free to stop in and see what we are about.