The little boy Growing into his own shoes, His very own big boy pants too! He has premature features that remind me of someone... someone... But who? A sincere childish smile with Protruding teeth that melts any passerby What about his popping belly? To rub, To feel during his hugs, To love love love! It really does remind me of someone... But let me tell you about his nails How they always seem to be just too long Or the way he blushes when he's caught singing a song Silly little boy with nails too long, soft fingers, and growing hands He might tuck them in his pants The way Daddy does Girl crushes and science tests and soon Those big boy pants will walk him out to middle school His charming retainer lisp will soon fade away And remind me more of Dad everyday They share a name My dad's pride and joy He's his mold, his little boy The way he reads, even holds his posture And all the little things just like his father
For my 9-year-old brother after observing him and my dad eat their breakfast exactly alike; them completely oblivious.