' JUST
BECAUSE '
I
thought of the many years
As
I looked at mom and dad
Of
love and joy, a few tears
And
the special times we had.
But
in my heart just then -
A
reminder to warrant a pause
Asking,
" How long has it been
That
I hugged them 'Just Because' ?"
Was
it only when giving to me
At
a birthday or special season ?
I
cannot remember you see,
How
many were hugs for no reason.
As
I look upon mom and dad now
At
faces with creases and lines
I
know I've forgotten, somehow
To
hug them for 'nothing' at times.
I've
decided to see them today
To
give what's long over-due
I'll
hug them e're tightly and say
"
This is 'Just Because' I love
you. "
"
I'm not here for money to borrow,
Or
favors to ask, as before
This
hug couldn't wait 'til tomorrow......
'Just
Because'.........
"
May I hug you both once more ? "
Author
/ Poem Written By:
Tammy
Boatman- Young
2001
