Life--The Roles We Play--Constanza
Young parents wipe their children’s tears
and help them grow up brave and strong.
They strive to teach them right from wrong.
Soon come the adolescent years.
Kids say, “You just don’t understand!”
Sides struggle for the upper hand.
High school flies by. Adulthood nears.
To life, they’ll give their very best
while parents share an empty nest.
Grandkids arrive, to rousing cheers.
Grandparents feel like royalty.
Free sitters, they will proudly be.
Soon elders bond with aging peers
as all are facing changing roles
while younger ones pursue their goals.
Young parents wipe their children’s tears.
Soon come the adolescent years.
High school flies by. Adulthood nears.
Grandkids arrive, to rousing cheers.
Soon elders bond with aging peers.
July 31, 2020
entered in the Constanza Contest received NA September 9, 2020
Sponsor: Joseph May
Copyright © Janice Canerdy | Year Posted 2020
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