Unacknowledged Labor

She wakes up early, before the sun, Her job as a housewife has just begun. Cleaning and cooking, laundry and more, She works all day, till her body is sore. The father works hard, to bring in the pay, He sacrifices his needs, day after day. To provide for his family, is his main goal, He puts his own wishes on hold. Their payment is small, but it means so much, Their children growing up, and staying in touch. Taking care of them, as they once did, But now it seems, they've all just hid. Their parents get old, and their health declines, Their children too busy, with their own lives to find. The housewife and father, once so strong, Now feel forgotten, like they don't belong. But their love for their children, will never end, Hoping one day, they will make amends. For all the hard work, and sacrifices made, A little love and care, is all they need to trade.