I sing a song to celebrate three special lives
Who joined my own, and brought meaning to my world
Three seeds, three saplings born from love
A treasured boy, and two precious little girls
The Oak
My first seed was like an acorn, hanging stubbornly to my branch
Modest, humble and always true and mild
My jolly little chattering friend
My curious little unassuming child
Did become an Oak, firm and unmovable
Loyal to the earth and life's heartbeat
Caring for the lowly, and the little creatures
Giving shelter from this selfish world's scorching heat
Devoted and faithful to his roots and soil
And bearing fruits of compassion and empathy
As the oak pushes ever upwards and ever deeper
So he pushes on towards justice and equality
To see him – stand alone, in the cold dark street
Braving enmity and disdain and anger's darts
So that other lesser creatures might be allowed to live
Causes love, and pride, and joy to swell in my heart
The Rose
The gentle Rose that arose from the tilled soil of love
With the sweet scent of innocence and purity
With soft silken petals of tenderness
And thorns that pull it skywards, in curiosity
This gentle, trusting soul, with bursting generous heart
Though fearful for herself in this dark world
Is courageous on behalf of many others
With a bravery beyond the little girl
Even when this spiteful world overwhelms her
She hurries to the side of those in despair and pain
And I have seen her face her greatest fears and monsters
To glorify her Creator's slandered name
With faith and loyalty to her God
Her faith stronger than mine could ever be.
She knew her heavenly Father, before her earthly father did
And that brings so much joy and pride to me
The Sweet Pea
The slender stem searched for sunlight and warmth
The Sweet Pea climbs enthusiastically
Seeking out the light and gentle rain
And embellishes the world around with colour and beauty
This little child was sweet and shy and eager
Ever wanting to know and be loved
Directs her kindness to others, despite her own despair
Directs her gratitude and praises to God
Her eyes excited at God's precious secrets
Her mildness matched only by her zeal
For what is just, and what is good, and what is fair
And the love in her that is openly revealed
She lifts her voice to comfort and inspire others
And I see her firm resolve – despite her pain
And it fills me with wonder and with pride
And often makes me want to try again
They are not perfect, and they often they make mistakes
And sometimes have let me down in darker times
Yet, even though I have not always been in union with them
I never doubt their love in my heart and mind
And these three shoots of hope that God has given me
To enrich my life and remind me of Him above
Have made me proud, and glad to be a father
And will forever be my seeds of joy, and love
Nov 19, 2025
Nov 19, 2025 at 11:05 AM UTC
I sing a song to celebrate three special lives
Who joined my own, and brought meaning to my world
Three seeds, three saplings born from love
A treasured boy, and two precious little girls
The Oak
My first seed was like an acorn, hanging stubbornly to my branch
Modest, humble and always true and mild
My jolly little chattering friend
My curious little unassuming child
Did become an Oak, firm and unmovable
Loyal to the earth and life's heartbeat
Caring for the lowly, and the little creatures
Giving shelter from this selfish world's scorching heat
Devoted and faithful to his roots and soil
And bearing fruits of compassion and empathy
As the oak pushes ever upwards and ever deeper
So he pushes on towards justice and equality
To see him – stand alone, in the cold dark street
Braving enmity and disdain and anger's darts
So that other lesser creatures might be allowed to live
Causes love, and pride, and joy to swell in my heart
The Rose
The gentle Rose that arose from the tilled soil of love
With the sweet scent of innocence and purity
With soft silken petals of tenderness
And thorns that pull it skywards, in curiosity
This gentle, trusting soul, with bursting generous heart
Though fearful for herself in this dark world
Is courageous on behalf of many others
With a bravery beyond the little girl
Even when this spiteful world overwhelms her
She hurries to the side of those in despair and pain
And I have seen her face her greatest fears and monsters
To glorify her Creator's slandered name
With faith and loyalty to her God
Her faith stronger than mine could ever be.
She knew her heavenly Father, before her earthly father did
And that brings so much joy and pride to me
The Sweet Pea
The slender stem searched for sunlight and warmth
The Sweet Pea climbs enthusiastically
Seeking out the light and gentle rain
And embellishes the world around with colour and beauty
This little child was sweet and shy and eager
Ever wanting to know and be loved
Directs her kindness to others, despite her own despair
Directs her gratitude and praises to God
Her eyes excited at God's precious secrets
Her mildness matched only by her zeal
For what is just, and what is good, and what is fair
And the love in her that is openly revealed
She lifts her voice to comfort and inspire others
And I see her firm resolve – despite her pain
And it fills me with wonder and with pride
And often makes me want to try again
They are not perfect, and they often they make mistakes
And sometimes have let me down in darker times
Yet, even though I have not always been in union with them
I never doubt their love in my heart and mind
And these three shoots of hope that God has given me
To enrich my life and remind me of Him above
Have made me proud, and glad to be a father
And will forever be my seeds of joy, and love