I love the way you smile,
the way you light up a room.
I hated when you made me wait a while,
and when you'd replay the same damn tune.
...
So often Love is painted with Roses,
but I experience nought but Love's Bruises.
Fond memories of love, linger in my mind,
but regret overwhelms as the trust unwinds.
...
A Father's Legacy
My advice, son:
Alphabetise(!)
Be brave: converse, don’t confront.
Dance.
Education, education, education.
Friendship, gratitude, and humour.
Joy, kindness...imperfection.
Laugh, listen, learn.
Love. Love.
McCartney, Metallica, Mozart; Music!
Never say ‘never.’
Offer, originality, parity, and quality.
Reason over religion. Right, not wrong.
Spelling, spontaneity, subtlety.
Travel, talk, and thank.
Unafraid, unarmed, unashamed.
Vast, varied vocabulary.
Wait, weep, wish, and withstand.
Excel (or don’t) .
Youthfulness. Yourself. You.