When I read this, I felt it absolutely echoed my feelings as a parent and hence wanted to share it with all of you.
Loads of blessings from a loving parent.
Shardha.
When you see us old, weak and weary,
Have patience, do try to understand us.
If we get dirty when eating or if we cannot dress on our own,
Please bear with us and remember the times we spent feeding you and dressing you up.
If when we speak to you, we repeat the same things over and over again,
Do not interrupt us, listen to us.
When you were small,
we had to read to you the same story,
a thousand and one times,
until you went to sleep.
When you see our ignorance of new technologies,
Help us navigate our way through the worldwide webs.
We taught how to do so many things.
When our tired legs give way and do not allow us to walk without a cane,
Lend us your helping hand, the same way we did when you tried your first faltering steps.
When at some moments we lose the memory or thread of our conversation,
let us have the necessary time to remember,
and if we cannot, do not get agitated.
As the most important thing is,
not our conversation,
but simply to be with you
and have you listen to us.
Some day you will realize that despite all our mistakes, we always wanted the best for you and tried to pave the way for you.
So please help us us live the rest of our lives with love and dignity,
we'll pay you with a smile and by the immense love we have for you, in our hearts.
Love you child,
mom & dad.