Thank You Poem by Tim Romines

Thank You

I don’t really know where I should begin
But I guess anywhere will do just fine.
It started with you both sharing love
And the promise of eternal happiness.

With some caution and lots of love
You both helped bring a child into this world
Without worry you both started parenthood
And you three became a family.

Over the years you nurtured, and taught
Your child and hoped and prayed
That they would grow healthy and strong
And always enforcing the best of values.

As time passed you saw your child grow
Into the young adult that made you
Proud and scared you just the same
Through their eyes you saw just how far you came.

Time came and your child left the nest
Happy and sad you let them fly
But wishing them to return another day
Sooner than later I am sure.



They would come and go
Allowing you to see their growth as an adult
Sometime you were scared and others
You were consumed with pride.

Then one day it was their turn
Taking on the parent role and they turned
To you for advice since there is not
A playbook for parenthood you helped with honor.

From the beginning you were able to
See your child grow in body and spirit
Always with a hand behind them as if
To catch them if they fell.

These are the values that the average
Family has never experienced
And for those that have not I am sorry
But for myself……I can only say Thank you

Tim Romines 07/21/2008


I just wanted to take a moment to thanks my parents who have always been there for me. From the great times and the very bad times. I only wish that I a become ½ the parent that they have showed me how to be. They have taught me how to be respectful, honor those I respect and respect those that I honor. I am the man I am today due to my Mom and Dad and the way that they were raised.