Dear Mom and Dad I Promise

Today I went to a funeral
of a kid that I once knew
kind, loving, and caring
someone everybody knew

I looked at all the people
how sad it was to see
the mom, the dad, and siblings
it left me pretty weak

It made me stop and think
how wrong that picture was
two parents shedding tears
The worst of all their fears

Burying a child
Must be the hardest thing to do
to know they couldn't live
not what any parent would choose

So thinking about all that
I want to make a promise
I wrote it in a letter
It starts Dear Mom and Dad

I promise I'll do everything
to take good care of me
so when you leave this earth
I'll be one of last ones that you see.

When I go to start my car
I will always buckle up
driving down the road
always looking up.

Dear Mom and Dad I promise
to always look both ways
I'll heed your every word
I'll live them everyday

I'll do everything I can
and pray it goes as planned
But if something were to happen
Know this 'bout who I am.

I try my best at everything
to always make you proud
I love you both so much
I know I don't say it enough.

You don't have to wonder
about the decisions that I make
I remember all your words
Your advice I always take

I love it when it rains
Fall is my favorite time of year
I like to paint and sketch
and my birthday every year.

This is what I promise
This is what I plan
But if God chooses to take me
Don't worry I'll see you once again.