Dad Knows

If only one could be
I would pick you
for your world is opening up
before your eyes,
you have many triumphs ahead,
and I can only hope that the 
failures are few and lead to
a better understanding,
your dreams will take you far
and so will your smarts,
don't ever let anyone take your pride
and self-confidence away,
look for the good even in things
that may not be,
never allow your horizons to 
be shortened by the naysayers
and don't allow yourself to 
become a naysayer,
think of others but allow
yourself to always see the 
importance in your own life,
do not allow the darkest days
to cover the beauty of the world
see beyond the surface to find 
the real beauty - even in yourself,
listen to advice but follow 
your heart and convictions,
never assume that you are too great,
too big, too important, too wonderful
for life will be certain to knock you down,
let your greatest gift be the one 
that opens hearts and minds,
never stop trying and never stop learning
for growth and change are one in the same,
seize the moment 
but take time to enjoy the day,
you are my delight in this world...
Never stop caring and never stop loving.

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