"I am yourself
From the future,"
It said.

Short hair, green eyes
Pale skin dressed in
Spandex.

"Regrets, I have
And suggestions."
Wrung hands.

"Let your first boy
Eat 'til he hurts,
Sugar.

"Do not give them
A computer
Alone.

"Teach them to be
Honest and fair,
Always.

"Only yell if
Necessary.
Be calm.

"Television,
Babysitter
It's not.

"Forget your work
A week per month,
Family.

"Do not laugh at
Silly stories;
Just smile.

"Believe in them,
No matter the
Challenge.

"Most important
Always stop to
Love them."

She disappears
In her machine,
Finished.