A Man of Your Own

A Man Of Your Own The day is filled with echoes of olden time In shadows of pain- I watch the skylark climb Into the sun so far above the grain In fatherly love, my son I think of you again Oh father, life is too short to contemplate a mysterious journey to learn one's fate New adventures waiting to be discovered not existing to be smothered or mothered Son, in your life when pain starts to break, In clouds of dark- This wise advice please take Remember this, in the short of it all Help comes from each sincere heavenly call I'm leaving now - there are roads one must travel explore the world - hidden mysteries to unravel Like my brothers - every bird leaves the nest life is a journey - one must master to be the best Your dear brothers have done our family proud, Finding silver linings in every dark cloud Son, now time comes- For you to do the same Add goodness, pride and honor to our family name Thank you father - I will return to my family tree remember me in your prayers, while I roam free Look after mama and always remain content I will never forget the times, together we spent Collaboration between Robert Lindley and Silent One This poem is about a father speaking to his son, before he is ready to embark on his journey into the world on his own. This is the first part of three poems. 17 December 2015