In the special prayers
Of loving parents
Given such a lovely child
To be then returned tenfold

In the delicate time of ageing
Lying in the warmth
From what they have
Nurtured you in
In a faith that keeps
Testing time

Our Father
Who art in heaven
Bless us with those days
Of the gift of a parents love

Hallowed be thy name
To caress their special place
In the heart
Making us so proud
With the affection afforded us

Thy kingdom comes
Full of the pride
In such a divine presence
Of the grace
They share upon us
In the humanity of our soul
To create a very special place
On this earth

For the heaven
They have created with us
Will be blessed
In a return engagement
For ever and ever
But hopefully
Not just yet

For the love
Is especially needed now
Requiring a little more prayers
Of more of their blessed time
Within their tender care
To be our parents