When I Was A Lad Poem by Phil Soar

I don't remember hugs and kisses,
when I was a lad
No words of comfort and encouragement,
and that makes me sad,
No substantial signals from my parents
making me feel great
When you needed it most, it's missing
and now it's just too late.

Since their passing, times have flown
yesterday's are in the past,
And yet the feeling's strong
It's just a shame it didn't last,
My children mean the world to me
I make sure I let them know,
It's a shame my parents missed that trick
in the years they watched me grow.

It has left a deep impression
one that I cannot replace,
There's nothing in my memory
to help them both save face,
I just can't seem to think of moments
when they said to me,
That they were proud, or loved me so
and now it's history.