Summer 1982
Durham, North Carolina
Rice's Farm pond
My father, my son, a Zebco and a few zealous bluegills
Dad, I'm glad that we finally saw eye to eye
Glad that I grew to understand
Wish that those last five years could have been twenty-five
Son, I simply wish I could touch you one more time
Just one more time
I miss watching you grow into the man that I know you would have become
Miss it desperately
Don't let being Fathers and Sons get in the way
of being fathers and sons
Today is more precious than you know
My father, my son
on my mind this weekend
My love goes out to all of our boys - Greg, Freeman, Ben, and Amo, as well as dear Andy.
Thanks for being the fine young men that you are. I'm incredibly proud of each and every one of you.
Durham, North Carolina
Rice's Farm pond
My father, my son, a Zebco and a few zealous bluegills
Dad, I'm glad that we finally saw eye to eye
Glad that I grew to understand
Wish that those last five years could have been twenty-five
Son, I simply wish I could touch you one more time
Just one more time
I miss watching you grow into the man that I know you would have become
Miss it desperately
Don't let being Fathers and Sons get in the way
of being fathers and sons
Today is more precious than you know
My father, my son
on my mind this weekend
My love goes out to all of our boys - Greg, Freeman, Ben, and Amo, as well as dear Andy.
Thanks for being the fine young men that you are. I'm incredibly proud of each and every one of you.
Very nice Mike...happy father's day.
ReplyDeleteSad and happy at the same time. That was a tough one to read Mike, so I read it a few times.
ReplyDeleteNice post Mike.
ReplyDeleteHappy Father's Day.
Great post. Good thoughts to keep in mind this Fathers Day weekend ( as I keep reminding my wife and kids) Fathers DAY is so 1970s... its Fathers Day Weekend..
ReplyDeleteCant wait to have some time with me and the kids put aside.
Thanks folks.
ReplyDeleteAnd Ken, it was a tough one to write, as well. Glad that it touched you.
Happy Fathers Day to everyone!