As a parent, sometimes we lose our perspective. We too often take our children for granted. We allow ourselves to become opinionated and narrow minded. Our children very seldom get a chance to demonstrate their true worth.

I was humbly made aware of this shortcoming, through the tireless efforts of my two daughters, as they nursed their dying mother. This is my acknowledgement to them.

MY ANGELS

Two "Angels" came today,
though not much they had to say,
but by deed and thought, their efforts did display.

They performed each task with the softness of down.
They cleaned and comforted the one, who will wear a crown.

Tirelessly giving, and undaunted with the daily task,
of caring, while wearing a smiling mask.

Keeping the secret, that only he knows when to reveal.

Lovingly covering the hurt they both so deeply feel.

My sorrow is lightened as the burden they bear,
is meant to lift my spirits and make my pain less severe.

Oh! how I want to thank them,
and let them know how I feel.
How very much I love them,
but my feelings I cannot reveal.

My pain is too great to give them my all,
so I sit here silently, and hold them in awe.