My Parents

by Paul Gondwe   May 6, 2012


Growing up, i had to learn
what to value and what not
My life was principles combined
with some strictness, all to create
what you see today

I have hated, cursed my parents
I called them fools, called them liars
even said they were leading me astray
Look at me now?

Its with that whip i was shaped
into the man i have grown to be
It was with those slaps i improved
my grades

With a firm hand, my parents
taught me the meaning and essence
of life,
it is their words i recite when i am provoked

'Just let it go Paul',
I tell my mind while smiling knowing
my dad would be proud of the son
he has raised

I was lucky enough to have people
that cared for me,
people who always believed in my abilities
to achieve and make something out of
my life, My Parents

A little dedication to my parents

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  • 11 years ago

    by East Poetry

    That was a great poem, and great dedication to your parents. It's so true how we as children can grow up resenting our parents but after we grow up and even have our own kids, we realize that they were just sculpting us into strong and courageous warriors with strict love. And you then duplicate it to your own children. Great poem for the parents I hope they have read it.

  • 11 years ago

    by Meena Krish

    That is so sweet. Yeah parents do a lot of things and go through hardship to bring us up the right way and to teach us the right things. At first it may seem awful to us and we curse them so much! But when we are adults that is when we come to understand why they did what they did at that time..they have shaped us a better adult. A thoughtful and heartfelt dedication :)

  • 11 years ago

    by Wicked Ways

    Awwwwh -hand over heart gesture- I really love this poem, its so lovely, i know sometimes we act like our parents are in our way of doing what we want but they always want the best for you and you have come up with an amazing poem to dedicate to your parents , so show them how you appreciate them and love them.

    lovely poem Paul :)

  • 11 years ago

    by Kitty Kurse

    "'Just let it go Paul',
    I tell my mind while smiling knowing
    my dad would be proud of the son
    he has raised

    I was lucky enough to have people
    that cared for me,
    people who always believed in my abilities
    to achieve and make something out of
    my life, My Parents"

    This part was very uplifting and i thought it was very sweet!

  • 11 years ago

    by Xanthe

    Really heart-warming piece. Beautiful :)

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