Father To Son - a Monologue

Life is full of many important decisions my son Each decision is a step closer to your future Every step could lead in many directions, as a man, you must choose one Do not decide your path on others convictions, examine your own beliefs first There is nothing worst than betraying ones self; consequences are grave, believe me son, it hurts Walk the path that you choose; sometimes the path gets a little rough and very steep Be mindful and learn from all setbacks, this builds character; for all our actions we must reap Stay focused on your prize, remain smart and be aggressive in your endeavors Remain humble but celebrate your accomplishments; those memories will last forever Continue to set and achieve goals; do not become content with the present Contention precipitates laziness, your hunger is subdued and eventually severed Become a strong, positive, productive and an intellectual man Set the example for your children; this will be a difficult task but do the best you can Mistakes are common in life son; be responsible and rectify each and every situation Lord willing, I am preempting one, by maintaining father and son communication