Giving Back

From the day you're born, people give to you

They give but never take

They smile and cheer and wait for you

They applaud all the progress you make

They watch you grow into the life you live

And as you live you learn

It seems that all they do is give

But get so little in return

You notice how much these people care

And help you become who you are

You know they may not always be there

But they'll never be too far

Because what they give stays with you

And helps you through the years

It makes you want to give some too

And wipe away other's tears

Then you get your chance, one day

To pass on the love you've got

So you help others on their way

And grow to love them a lot

The more you give you come to find

That the ones you love, love back

And with each person that you are kind

You see you get more when giving back