I Know My Work Is Done
*I looked down in pure amazement
And watched my son arrive
Counted all his fingers
To make sure he was alright
I would sit with him for hours
And rock him through the night
And I wondered how the child I held
Would somehow change my life
He would place his tiny hands in mine
So I could guide him on his path
Would not be afraid to tell his friends
How much he loved his dad
I remember him requesting me
At all his high school games
And when he'd see me in the stands
There'd be a smile there on his face
I would give to him all he needs
To help him grow into a man
Made sure he knew to show respect
And to lend a helping hand
He would ask for my opinions
On events within his life
And wanted me to stand with him
As he married his new wife
Now he looks down in pure amazement
As his new born son arrives
I watch him counting fingers
To make sure he is alright
I know now how he changed my life
As I watch him with his son
I can see the love that they share
And I know, I know my work is done*
Carl Joseph Roberts
Jan 22, 2015
Jan 22, 2015 at 8:15 AM UTC
I Know My Work Is Done
*I looked down in pure amazement
And watched my son arrive
Counted all his fingers
To make sure he was alright
I would sit with him for hours
And rock him through the night
And I wondered how the child I held
Would somehow change my life
He would place his tiny hands in mine
So I could guide him on his path
Would not be afraid to tell his friends
How much he loved his dad
I remember him requesting me
At all his high school games
And when he'd see me in the stands
There'd be a smile there on his face
I would give to him all he needs
To help him grow into a man
Made sure he knew to show respect
And to lend a helping hand
He would ask for my opinions
On events within his life
And wanted me to stand with him
As he married his new wife
Now he looks down in pure amazement
As his new born son arrives
I watch him counting fingers
To make sure he is alright
I know now how he changed my life
As I watch him with his son
I can see the love that they share
And I know, I know my work is done*
Carl Joseph Roberts
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