I know you are surprised to see me-yes,
I know it's been so long-
I think it's been two year's now since
I've been gone.
The past few day's I've been thinking
about you a lot Mom and Dad-
Going through the day's of my childhood-
and all the good times we had.
I remember the sacrifices that you both
gladly made for me-
But being a child so interested in play-
I was too blind to see.
I remember the time, Mom, when you were
so sick with the flu-
And you got up to bake my birthday cake-
Mom, I never even thanked you.
And Dad , I remember you taking me fishing-
Oh, the one's we carried home-
The quality time you spent with me- I
miss it now- - It's gone.
Mom, I loved those homemade cookies you
were always baking for me-
My friends would come for miles around
to taste your delicacy.
Dad, you taught me not to judge people-
to love my fellowman-
As a growing child I tuned you out-
but now I understand.
I came today to Thank You Mom and Dad,
for every hug , for every tear-
In childhood I took for granted the privilege
of simply having you near.
Thank You Mom an Dad for instilling in me
the values that I have today-
I miss you Mom and Dad so much- I guess
that's all I came here to say.
I brought two dozen roses, and with tear's
I give them to you-
I place them on both your graves, still
wet with morning dew.
With a heartful of love and a silent
goodbye I turn and walk away-
Clinging to all the memories...holding
on to yesterday!
Written By Linda M. Hill
