My sons too

…

My parents will not be
There to take care of me
When old age engulfs me
So it is wise to keep
My sons in good humour.
I do it in perfection.
It doesn’t occur to me
That my sons too may have
Such views when they're at my age.
19.10.2008

poem by Rm. Shanmugam Chettiar
Submitted by Poetry Lover
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