They signed the adoption papers
Adopting me as their son
Unknowing of the future
The man I would become
I tried to be all they wanted
Without knowing what that was
To fill in the blanks
Building proud and happy judges
Success sometimes hit and miss
Not always seeing eye to eye
Somewhere along the way
I learned to want what I desire
Fast forward fifty years
I start to see through their eyes
Their hopes and fears
All the reasons for their sighs
The grey hairs I gave them
That should have been warm hugs
Now old photos of them
On my heart they warmly tug
I feel them with me all the time
From Heaven to Earth
There in my heart
I know my own worth
A life spent
Chasing parental pride
A reflection now back to them
A son smiles so wide
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Author:
Sharon\'s Poet (Pseudonym) (
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- Comment from author about the poem: Love you mom and dad.
- Category: family
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Comments4
Good write AP.
Thanks Orchi, appreciate the read and compliment. 😉👍
A dearest endearment, they are proud of you still🙏🏻🕊️
While young, we don\'t know how much it means to have your parents respect and pride. But years later more and more that need grows everyday. Thanks arqios. 😉
Most welcome 🙏🏻🕊
A poem of gratitude which is the best present that a parent can receive. A lovely poem well written in rhyme.
Wonderful tribute to your Mum and Dad AP.
Andy
Thanks for reading and your compliment Andy. 😉👍
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