Children Carry Parents' Legacy
"Children begin by loving their parents; as they grow older
they judge them; sometimes they forgive them."
by Oscar Wilde
Precious in the family
children are special treasures
carved with love; polished with care
learning great lesson of compassion from parents
since babyhood when they were welcomed with serene bliss.
Prospered in their nourishing home
children progress with gracious nurture
along growing up pains and mirth-filled adventures
bracing adolescence might of curiosity-driven pursuits
to optimize freedom-driven exploits, guided by parents.
Prodded toward challenging choices
children radiate wisdom they have gained
exhortations on virtues, reflecting parents’ faith-prudence
admonitions for good manners, fortified by training and discipline
vis-à-vis imparted kindness indeed marked with sharing of blessings.
Propelled beyond carrying family name
children continue to expose parents’ legacy
verily endowed well, by the bounty of the Lord
around sweet partnership and harmonious relationship
midst exercise of truth, forgiveness, justice, gratitude, and appreciation.
*Ephesians 6:1-3 Children, obey your parents in the Lord: for this is right. Honour thy father and mother; (which is the first commandment with promise;) That it may be well with thee, and thou mayest live long on the earth.
May 31, 2023
2nd place "Writing Challenge - C Quotes" Poetry Writing Contest
Sponsored by Constance La France; judged on 6/3/2023.
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