Honor Thy Father And Mother

Honor thy Father and Mother
What does it mean
Does it mean to accept them
No matter how nasty they are
No matter in public
How loud they scream


Honor thy Father and Mother
This is your inheritance
This is to appreciate your roots
The place you took birth
After many lifetimes of
Severe penance


Honor thy Father and Mother
Rich or poor
Their experiences shaped you
You must look into the mirror
Behold thy image
And adore


Honor thy Father and Mother
Unpleasant childhood memories
Make you look back with fondness
Even a soundtrack you heard
Now makes your heart
Reverberate with proudness


Honor thy Father and Mother
Do not ever ever deny
Sure one or both may hate you
And treat you worse
Than a treasonous spy


Honor thy Father and Mother
You carry onto generations afar
Soon you will also pass on into
The silent night
Your essence can be found up
Among the ancient stars



Years ago this song was one of many played on cassette-tape during long car rides to visit relatives (nice and not-so-nice). Now I truly appreciate these gems.