The Little Boy I Knew

The Little Boy I Knew It seems like only yesterday, I held him by the hand This evening he was married, now he is a man Yesterday, he left for school, kissed me, said goodbye Now I’m at his wedding, trying not to cry He made his first Communion, only yesterday, you see Now he’s at the altar, with his bride on bended knee Yesterday, he rode a bike. Today, he drives a car To see him stand there, all grown up, seems a bit bizarre! Time has overtaken us, little did I know How soon he would be all grown up…now it’s time to go “All my love, my darling, now you’re Man and Wife God bless you both, as you start your brand new life” I turn away to dry my tears…I don’t want him to see How sad I am he’s all grown up and that he’s leaving me “Goodbye my son” I whisper, “I’m so proud of you” Yet in my heart he will remain, the little boy I knew Copyright©1990 Beatrice Boyle (All rights reserved) For Frank Herrara's contest -One Standout Day.