Bye, Take Care

I oft go down the memory lane

Anxious to find the cause of my pain

I laughed and cried the day Tom was born

Because I found a son but lost his loving mom

The apple of my eye ever since he has been

I lived for him and mine were his dreams

So I worked an extra hour and missed a little more sleep

I had to take care of Tom's present and future needs

I dropped him to school with a cheerful "Have a nice day

I hope you enjoy your study and play "

And a little hand would go up in the air

"Dad I'll be fine..Bye..Take care"

And years passed by in the wink of an eye

Tom's school days were over and college days were nigh

And so oft I sat and ate dinner alone

For he'd ring me up to say"I'm with friends Dad. ..I'll be late home

When Tom was in college we had little time to spend

You see he had his assignments, his coachings and lots of friends

Then out of college, he prepared himself so well

In each exam, my boy excelled

Later one night he told me about his sweetheart

Said he was soon to be married before the new year starts

I too by now had diabetes and arthritis to attend

My retirement was due but I'd have money and contentment

And now let me move on to ten years thence

I was confined to my room,I knew not my offense

There was music and songs, food and friends

I waited patiently for this party to end

Oh I didn't tell you about my Tom's accomplishments

Soon he'll be going abroad so this party he extends

He has packed up my stuff says he's taking me to my friends

But I can feel it's a bluff because I know this new trend

Tom dropped me at this Old Age Home saying "have a nice time Dad "

He couldn't see my tears he seemed so glad

Then my old wrinkled hand I raised up in the air

"Son I'll be fine...Bye.....Take care".