When I was young they held me
Kept me safe and warm
Wrapped me in my blankets
And protected me from harm
As I grew I reached for them
They kept me steady as I walked
Caught me when I fell
And at bedtime gently rocked
Bigger still I watched them
On Sunday mornings lifted high
They taught me to be strong
Encouraged me to try
They showed me how to hold a hammer
How to make coffee with cocoa and cream
They showed me long division
And that nothing is as tough as it seems
As I grew older I left them
But found I was never alone
They waited for my calls
Hugged me when I came home
They were there to move my furniture
Fix my water pump, test my brakes
Take me out on birthdays
For my favorite chocolate shakes
Older still I see their faults
I see the calluses and lines
And I see the legacy you have made
When I take your hands in mine
About the Creator
Kavi Warrick
There's a moment where all the words try to come out all at once, and it's either beautifully chaotic or decidedly blank.
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