My Monday Metrical Musings #60

crop black man with son holding hands strolling on roadway

Always close to you my son

Always close to you my son
That’s where I wanna be
Always close to you my son
Forever the best day for me.

Always close to you my son
You’ve given me new meaning
Always close to you my son
Your presence keeps life humming.

Always close to you my son
Though soon you’ll need your space
Always close to you my son
Though soon you’ll wanna erase.

Every trace that you were mine
Once upon a time
Every edge every line
Every feature every sign.

To venture beyond
And forge your own destiny
One to call your own
Distinct from this family.

I want you to know
There’s no need to defend
It’s part of adulting
As your dad I understand.

Still.

Always close to you my son
To be there when you need me
Always close to you my son
I’ll wait expectantly.

Always close to you my son
There’s where I wanna be
Always close to you my son
Forever the best day for me.

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