I know my childhood and so I took care
Of my child first and then of my grandchild,
And paid debts due to my parents and theirs
Who did me all care, love and affection.

I know not the old age and I didn’t care
The need of my parents and their parents,
And left no debts due to me to be paid
By my children and their children in turn.
16.02.2014

Rm.Shanmugam Chettiar.

http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/childhood-is-better-than-old-age/