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To My Grown-Up Son

To My Grown-Up Son

 

My hands were busy through the day

 

I didn't have much time to play.

 

The little games you asked me to,

 

I didn't have much time for you.

 

I'd wash your clothes, I'd sew and cook

 

but when you'd bring your picture book

 

and ask me please to share your fun

 

I'd say, "A little later, son."

 

I'd tuck you in all safe at night

 

and hear your prayers, turn out the light

 

then tiptoe softly to the door,

 

I wish I'd stayed a minute more.

 

For life is short, the years rush past,

 

a little boy grows up so fast.

 

No longer is he at my side

 

his precious secrets to confide.

 

The picture books are put away,

 

there aren't any games to play.

 

No goodnight kiss, no prayers to hear

 

that all belongs to yesteryear.

 

My hands once busy now lie still

 

the days are long and hard to fill.

 

I wish I might go back and do

 

the little things you asked me to!

 

 

Author Unknown


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