I BEQUEATH TO YOU
To my son I do bequeath
The planet earth and all he seeks
The sun, sky, all the stars, yes even rain
All my memories and the knowledge I’ve obtained.
A trillion to one, this king of diamond
My son, who I dearly love, roared in like a lion
To a place where hope, chance, and destiny wears a crown
Learn to grow with these things as if they were common
For within them my son, there is a victory to be found
Hope is not a wish, but rather the hammer you will need
Chance is not luck, but is created from the willingness to succeed
Destiny is not an omen, but rather built on the blocks of your deeds
Don’t take anything for granted, but be sure to take what you need.
Then learn how to dance when the music runs dry
Shuffle your feet while the world just stands by
Don’t dwell on the reason, if the sun flies from your sky
You’ll still have the seasons, and the moon to light up your eyes
Learn that time is a weapon to be shaped or to bend
Using it wisely can turn enemies into friends
Others you meet may have clouds in their eyes
Be sympathetic, but don’t drown in their cries
Sight gives you vision, and so will your heart
Be gentle and kind, except when you need to be smart
Show only the fingers, never show your hand
Teach the wolves to fear you, choose to be the Sheppard
Never choose to be the lamb
Love is a lesson that you will never degree
The agreement between man and women
Is like the shore and the sea
Because they need each other in order to exist
The difference between them, is what feeds them
And makes it impossible to resist
Don’t ever be tempted by greed or desire
For these are the seeds of evil and fire
They appear as easy as they deceive
Like the high cost of need, which appears to be free
Never draw your conclusions, from illusions, that will never be
Use the past to see the future, this is our world reality
You’ll make mistakes that aren’t taught in school
Learning these lessons will keep you from being the fool
As you come to those final days
When sweet smelling flowers turn into sage
When once clear blue skies begin to decay
All of your friends have been planted away
This is the time; you knew you’d never win
But fight it for life, you did till the end
This is the time when hearts will break
The stars will fall, and the moon will shake
Then fight no more my son,
I’m proud of you and what you’ve become
Take your last breath and let it go slowly
God knows your heart, how much it’s holy
Think of your life
There’s no need to be sad
Come join with me my son
In Memoriam: You’re Loving Dad.
