You took your first breathe and I held mine,

I knew I would love you, till the end of time,

Every moment I nurtured you with love in my heart,

Knowing that nothing could keep us apart,

 

I taught you respect above all its true,

This has made you a man through and through,

I helped you with homework, English and maths.

I taught you to swim in the local baths,

 

I shaped your life’s memories and your personality,

Teaching you good things, for the person you’d be,

I learnt you to eat, walk, play and run,

And in return I ask for nothing my son,

 

You can cook clean and iron, take care of yourself,

You’ve read every book on our family bookshelf,

You’re smart and creative, my quiet man,

I’m so proud of all you did and all that you can,

 

I look at you with pride honour and award,

In my eyes you are completely adored,

I see in your life the road that you follow,

And I know now your heart will never be hollow,

 

Coz now you’re a Father to a precious one,

And what you have learnt you will pass on,

There is nothing more important than your family time,

And nothing more important than your blood line.

 

Tina Ford