A Message to my Sons...

I sat down today and thought about time

Thought about the day I run out of mine

Wondered if I’ve done enough to let you know

How much I love you; Did I help you to grow?

Have I taught you the most that I possibly could?

Did I make life and love something you understood?

Did I cover the bases and reach out for more?

Did I give you the tools for what life has in store?

It took me a while as I sat and pondered

Is there anything else that they might have wondered?

You know that I love you I hope that you do

My life wasn’t blessed until I had you

Do you know the importance of God in your life?

Do you know that with him you’ll handle any strife?

How important it is to continue to learn?

How bridges are useless if you let them burn?

Will you remember the lessons that I’ve tried to teach you?

The moments spent together when I tried to reach you?

I hope that I‘ve taught you all that I can

I know in my heart that you’ll all be good men

You’ll treat people with kindness but not be a fool

I hope someday you’ll finish school

You’ll see that the grass is not always greener

When you find the right woman, you’ll know how to treat her

You’ll stand up when it’s needed, defending your rights

Please be careful to only choose the right fights

Not everything matters as much as it may appear

Sometimes forever is gone the next year

Remember that rage is a destructible emotion

It’ll drown and consume you quicker than any blue ocean

Keep close to each other whatever it may take

Family is important, don’t let that bond break

Try to learn something from every mistake

Old adage or not- Give more than you take

Let your conscience guide you through troubling days

Hearts can confuse you, put you in a haze

If you won’t be able to look in a mirror

Know it’s a situation that you should stay clear

I hope that this helps, that it somehow provides you

With all that you’ll need and on some level guides you

To become the men I know you can be

Respectable, loving, happy and free

My dreams for you, I hope I‘ve shown

The rest you’ll have to learn on your own

I love you my sons, don’t ever forget it

Go live your lives now and never regret it...