You Really Would Be Surprised

You’d be surprised

that as you grow up,

You’ll meet their eyes.

Their hair grows white

As you, in height

And one day,

You’ll surpass them

In sight

In fight

In life

So cherish what you have

Because one day you’ll think back

and realize

Maybe I should have listened

Maybe then I wouldn’t miss them

But you’d be surprised

Think of them fondly

Even when they treat you wrongly

Because then, you’re free

In conscience, at least

Consider them well

They’re all you have

They gave you smell

And sight, and touch, and life.

They loved you,

even when you fell

They want the best

For you, I mean

So treat them well

They’re still human beings

Be kind.

I surmise it will do you justice.

Because you’d be surprised

At how fast life goes by

You’d be surprised

that after all this time,

they are still right.

You’d be surprised...

You really would be...surprised...