The younger birds have flown off far away! <br />Their parents aged are left alone today; <br />The nest looks empty, silent, everyday; <br />O Lord, show us your way- they pray! <br /> <br />Who cares who cares for elderly these days? <br />All children seem busy in their own ways; <br />Mere solitude is what the world repays; <br />Oh, what a blot on modern human race! <br /> <br />What love was shown by parents in years past! <br />They look now weary, dazed, with eyes downcast; <br />They live in penury and sickness fast; <br />’Tis years, their near and dear ones saw them last! <br /> <br />Cannot all children understand their plight? <br />Neglecting elderly is never right; <br />God sees their bloody tears when children fight; <br />The elderly need food, comfort, care, sight! <br /> <br />Our parents kept us warm when we were cold; <br />All children have a duty to ones old; <br />The elderly need young shoulders to hold; <br />Their virtuous deeds are worth more than all gold! <br /> <br />Copyright by Dr John Celes 6-10-2006 <br />Dedicated most lovingly to the World’s Elderly<br /><br />Dr John Celes<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/the-elderly-these-days/
