Role Reversal

You were so warm and gentle When I was a child I know it was hard times But you controlled my running wild I grew up into a man Who became very responsible I followed all the rules To make this life I live possible When I was young and growing up You took good care of me I know if not for you I wouldn't be the person I turned out to be You taught me all the things That go with living life When it came to loving me You never had to think twice But now I see it's my time To take care of you Because when it come to our parents That's just what children should do It seems the rolls get reversed Because now the parent is like a child I know that I must care for you In my mind that's long been reconciled I will watch over you The way you did for me Because I know that when you're gone I'll be left with great memories Knowing that in the end I was right there by your side Doing what I was supposed to do All the time doing it with pride 12-1-18/RjH