Parents Deaf Ears Poem by louis rams

they are parents and they say
they know what love is about.
but! they don't hear their
children scream and shout.

all they see and feel is the love
they have for one another.

for they are blind and can not see
the hurt upon their children
and the pain that they are in
when no love is shown from within.

children should be shown love every day
and words of encouragement in every way.

when they go away to school
and they need to hear your words of praise
or 'a call' to see if they're alright.
it is not much of a plight.

pick up that phone and let them know
the choice they made, is the way to go.
and if they need with someone to talk to
pick up the phone, thats all they have to do.

you are the parent and must set the example
of what love is all about
do not wait for them to scream and shout.

what if they never let you know
just what they feel
and their love you have to steal.
to climb into the backs of their hearts
and to make a new start.

is this the example that you set?
you will lose them
on that you can bet.

what happens when your spouse is gone?
will their love still hold on.
or will you have turned them away
because you had nothing to say.

open your heart and show them you care
for later on, they'll be right there.