When They Leave The Fold

When your children are grown and you're left all alone And memories fill your mind, having you lose track of time Comical situations will come into view of all the things That they put you through. When they tried to hold that gas and they had to let it pass And they turned to look at you to see if you heard it too. The pride they showed when they got an "A" and you Made it a special day. When your son stood up against bullies defending his sister And came home with just a bruise and a blister. When he came home late one night and you started to fuss and fight Then from his pocket he took out a surprise - the diamond Earrings that had caught your eye. The tears started to flow down your cheeks as you continued To look at him and weep. OH! It becomes so hard when they leave the fold and you Feel all alone. Yet for every holiday they are there and with them Your memories you share. Your children you brought up with ‘ TLC " And that's the way it was meant to be. © L. RAMS 052419