Your Old Parents

Think of the hands that lovingly fed you, Think of the hands that lovingly held you, Think of the hands that held yours and taught you to write, Think of the hands that held yours and taught you to walk upright. Think of the hands that hugged you till you slept, Think of the hands that hugged you when you wept, Think of the hands that carefully cooked for you, Think of the hands that did everything for you. Think of the mouth that taught you to speak, Think of the mouth that told you never be weak. Think of the mouth that taught you many things, Always there to correct wrong things. Think of those loving eyes, Wanting you to touch the skies. Think of those tears, Glistening after every successes and failures. Remember when you were sick, how they cared for you, Remember when you're sad, how they listened and counselled you, Remember how many sleepless nights they spent on you, Remember everything they did for you. Every act was thoughtfully, carefully done, So that your problems were reduced to none! Remember that heart full of love and concern, For your well being they were stern. Remember those accusations, fights and shouts, Remember those I will not talk to you bouts. Remember how you were reprimanded, Remember how you were always candid. Just remember how they taught you self help, But whenever needed there was help. All was done with love and smile, So that you would always smile. Now they are old, It needn't be told. You should do, What did it for you! Hold their hands as a walk, Listen patiently while they talk. Give them the same love care and attention, So that they can live without tension. Tell them they are not useless here, Tell them you still need their guidence here, Tell them how much you love them here, It is their house, they are its seer! You owe your health wealth and success to them, You owe your goodness and values to them, Whatever you are is because of them, You should dedicate your life to them. Behave the way they did with you, It is because of them, you are you! Date: 7/30/2020 HM in Brian Strand contest