I wonder as I look at you
do you know what must be done?
Then as you grow how proud I am, my friend, young man, my son.
...
A thousand friends came passing by and cheered me on
my way
As homeward bound my ships course set
...
Pearl of beauty, Pearl of life,
Within your channels deep
Rest the men and tools of war
For you and God to keep.
...
My Son
I wonder as I look at you
do you know what must be done?
Then as you grow how proud I am, my friend, young man, my son.
Reflections of a time I held you close upon my heart
bring sadness as I face the days the two of us must part.
The quiet walks and talks of things between just you and me, the tears that I could turn to joy, my fondest memories.
And if by some chance that you are wrong know that I will stand with you.
On days that could be less than good with God we'll see it through.
For in your eyes I see myself,
as you and I are one.
I live, I breathe, I'd die for you, I love you so, my son
Copyright 1998 Cornelius Douglas