First Born, First Gone
3 years old
I remember only 3 years ago
I wasn't there when you came in this world
you have no idea how bad that feels
you see it's not that I didn't want to be there
I just wasn't told, no one made me aware
I didn't show up until 1 day after
but I've never rushed to anything faster
The first time I held you was the best for me
your look, your smell, you were just like me
I knew then that things had to change
I vowed right then to change my ways
I told you then and I'll tell you now
I promise to always be around
I promise to teach you everything that I know
and love you unconditionally through the highs and lows
I promise to be there forever and always
I promise to love you as much as your mommy does
with your smiling face and the way you say Dad
every day you grow older it makes me feel sad
one day you won't need me
one day you will leave me
one day you won't miss me
one day you will be me
so until then I will shape you the best that I can
and try to show you the right path you need to take
so I can help you to understand
that this life can only be what you choose to make
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