Much as some of us fight it,
Our parents have a mystical hold over us.

The power to affect our thoughts and emotions
The way only they can.

It's a bond that changes over time, but doesn't diminish,
Even if they are half a world away .....
....or in other world entirely.

It's a power we never fully understand.

We're left only to wonder that when our time comes
What kind of hold will we have on our children ?