You're only small
And so was I
When I first held
My father's hand.
Now you're here
And in my care
I'm better placed
To understand
How terrifying
This thing is -
To keep you safe
To keep you whole
And all the while
The question is
Am I the man
For this great role?
And such a blessing
Son, you are...
heart of my heart,
I gave my half
Our eyes, our hands
Our stubbornness
I hear my father
In your laugh.
My heart might burst
in sheer pride
When you smile
And call me 'dad'
This modest temper
Would rend the earth
If one should threaten
My small lad.
For now, crawl on -
Explore and learn
And I'll be here
To see you grow.
I may not say it
Quite enough,
But love and pride
Are best to SHOW.
I wonder on
The man you'll be
The gifts and talents
You possess!
Though I won't
Love you any less
If you're flawed
And weak like me.
One day I'll go -
Content - to rest
But you will never
Be alone;
Your brothers will
Be by your side
Their arms and loyalty
You own.
At some point
Family will nag
(And as it's right
I will agree)
About your future,
Good career...
But above all else, please
Be happy.
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