Arise My Son
Arise, my son and seize the day.
May winds and sun make light your way
To carry you each day anew.
But if not so, these things I pray:
• That should the dreams that you pursue
Appear to slip beyond your view
That you'd find faith to stay the course
And keep the spark alight in you.
• That if you walk uncharted shores
With tired limbs and closing doors
If you should feel the urge to quit
Push through to find tomorrow yours.
• That you'll know truth you won't forget
So it may keep your pathways lit
Within the night when darkness lies
And shadows sell the counterfeit.
• That you remain both brave and wise
Yet see the world through hopeful eyes.
And on your way, if you should fall
Brush off what was – my son – and rise.
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