Forget me not when I am old
When I repeat the same things
When I insist on having my way
When I forget your name
When I spoil your plans
Forget me not when I am old
When I am just taking-up space
When I am a burden on your day
When I call you a hundred times
When I seem to presume too much
My child, afford me a little dignity
- spare me a little patience
- show me a little kindness
Forget me not when I am old
for this much I have earned:
Through countless sleepless nights
-caring for you
Through a thousand tiring days
-working hard for you
Through these many years
-watching over you
-to see the beauty of who you have become
Forget me not when I am old
For your care of me
Brings out the best in you
and sows the seeds of your own tomorrow.