For Parents
do you find that anywhere else?
undeserving love and care,
right from when you were born,
to the day you can talk back at them.
yes, your parents' decisions can be a little warped,
they may get your hopes up, only to say no,
but they spent those precious years of their lives,
for growing you up,
can' t you ignore your musings,
when it comes to caring for them?
always remember, that their words can seem cruel,
but never their intentions,
they may tell you to just go away,
but if you do, they wouldn't know what to say,
for they gave birth to you, baby,
they will never let you be lonely.
working all day and night,
they can get tired, too.
overlook their hurtful words,
as only with them you'll find utmost comfort.
imagine the day they held you in their hands,
for the first time they felt that way,
they had created a new life,
whom they wanted to be perfect in every way.
now, they scold you when they think you're on the wrong path,
for they thought you were flawless.
and their love is meant to give you freedom,
not tie you back.
they can get stressed and tired,
and hurt you unknowingly,
baby, don't make a big deal out of that,
you won't find their love,
at any other place.
they created you and accepted you with all your flaws,
and decided to make you better,
but when they show you their bad or a weaker side,
it's your job to not make them feel worse,
for they gave birth to you darling,
be a little unfair to yourself,
when it comes to loving them.
give them gifts or even a hundred cards,
but what makes them smile is your efforts,
to make them feel like the best parents in the world.
forget your desires and dreams when they need your help,
blur that ego the world throws at you,
if your pride comes in the way while talking to them,
they don't deserve your anger and frustration,
for they have given you all their dedication.
make them feel like they're the luckiest,
even if they seem a bit ignorant sometimes,
they haven't known you all their lives,
but you have,
they're allowed to shout at you,
you're not.
you need to swallow that false pride,
and be a little unfair to yourself at times,
when it comes to loving them.
Copyright © Tanisha Sharma | Year Posted 2020
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