You were born under a
looming, haunting thought
one day - we'd say goodbye.....
Years of denial
     while I enjoyed
        watching baby
             grow into boy
                  turn into man
I braced for the inevitable
     fought with the reality
          wrestling with fears and tears...
I wish you success
    I'm here for you
        my heart is shattered
but I know it is time
    for the reality I dread
Goodbye, my son- be careful
you carry my heart.....