What Children Want Their Parents to do …?

Allow me to be born, mother –

Into the world, God made;

And let me glorify my Lord

In life, before I fade!

Allow me to grow well, father,

Into a healthy child;

And let me do great feats on earth,

Unlike a flow’r in wild!

Give me some special love, mother,

And nurture me with care;

Do spend enough time with your child –

‘I am your earthen-ware!’

Protect me father, while I’m young,

Support my life’s bare needs;

I do not want to be orphaned,

Or taught to do misdeeds!

Take care of all my wants, parents,

Climb me up life’s ladder;

The modern world gives bleak chances;

Keep me always gladder!

Help me to walk and run and play;

Help me to stand erect;

Help me to talk and read all day;

Help me to be perfect.

Do hug me, kiss me, embrace me;

Don’t cane me unfairly;

Bathe me, dress me and keep me clean;

Let me do things freely!

Oh, do not neglect me parents;

I need you by my side;

Until I’m old enough to stand

Alone, and in God abide!

Help me to realize my God,

In everything I do;

Oh, let me serve my Maker well,

Through fellowmen, and you.

Help me to show my love for you:

I am your flesh and bones;

Bless me that I may tend to you

When old, in moans and groans!

Look after me like your parents

Bestowed on you, their love;

This is the duty, God expects

All parents to do, prove!

Copyright by Dr John Celes 5-16-2008