I am afraid That when he grows up He will be someone who can’t accept No Someone who won’t compromise Who will take what he wants If he can’t win it with lies
I am afraid That he won’t learn how to be gentle Or when to be gentle And when to play rough I want him to know When to give in Gracefully And when to be tough
I am afraid Of the day he realizes Superheroes are rare And people in disguises Do not always embody The clothes that they wear
I am afraid For him For the things I can’t control For the doors that close For the opportunities I can’t bankroll
These counted fears And those too ugly to be declared While they are substantial I try to remember Fear and Hope travel paired