Blessed are the children who show high regard
To parents who raised them and worked very hard,
Who show sweet compassion as parents grow old,
And time and attention they do not withhold.
Blessed are the children who listen and watch
And know when their parents aren’t feeling top-notch,
Who know that a visit or phone call brings cheer.
Hearing from children to parents is dear.
Parents “light up” when a daughter or son
Gives praise or applause for a job that’s well done.
A “pat on the back” for a mother or dad
From a daughter or son will make them feel glad!
“Honor thy father and mother; which is the first commandment
with promise; that it may be well with thee,
and thou mayest live long on the earth.”
Ephesians 6:2-3 KJV
© 2013 Arlene Schwartzkopf