Bonding Barriers

In this modern age of living and strife 

Many changes have invaded our daily lives 

Finding time for anything is a major issue at stake 

More so when the family too faces the same mistake 

With parents working and children under daycares

The precious bond of togetherness, in the eyes, it stares 

The crucial years of growing up denied 

The pampering, cajoling and caressing deprived 

The value orientation taken over by institutions 

But lacking totally in personal manifestations 

Unspoken sweet moments forsaken

Unusual situations rake up confrontations 

Me time is more important than our time 

I, me, myself is the present past time 

Family attachment, a primary requirement 

But time for family members a premium component 

Toys too now more sophisticated

Choice unlimited but satisfaction depreciated 

Happy were the days when families meant, bonding and being together 

Eating and celebrating also with one another 

Sharing, caring and giving were natural factors 

Helping and tending were also fact of matters 

The camaraderie, comfort and coexistence

Were the strong forces of living with persistence

Tales, fables and stories narrated

By elders in the house 

Were moral tenets for living a life

Without any grouse  

Respect, regard and reverence were essential instruments 

In the growing years of the children's environment 

Time, family and attachment

Have seen many a change in their course 

But a family that stays together is the one and only home source.