My Boy

Son
Be safe
Be careful
Don't go too fast
Your seventeen and now you are driving
At an age that thinks their invincible
Don't take a risk
Look both ways
Take care
My
Boy
I love
Do what's right
Treat people well
But most of all love and respect yourself


7/14/2016
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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Kendrick Avatar
July 25, 2016 at 2:59 PM
Your Triple Tetractys poem was awesome, creative and unique..Congratulations on your placement..Sara
Dietrich Avatar
July 22, 2016 at 5:59 PM
Spoken like a true caring parent! Congrats.
Rodrigues Avatar
July 14, 2016 at 9:11 PM
Great!
Allison Avatar
July 14, 2016 at 2:15 PM
Wise words from parent to son:-) You need to add the date if it is for the contest:-) :-) hugs Jan xx
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