To My First Born
To my first born we are so proud of you
you were a good boy but a bit ornery too
a shy little lad and as cute as could be
your eyes they were as blue as the sea
you and your brother and sisters would play
had a good time while your dad was away
when your dad got home we'd all wait to see
was he going to be sober or drunk as could be
he always picked on you and made you so sad
you said when I grow up I won't be like my dad
we made a decision we had to find a new home
life would be better if you kids and I lived alone
but when you were eighteen your vow didn't last
you followed you dad down that old alcohol path
and for many long years on that road you did stay
and for all of those years on my knees I did pray
I would say son one day you're going to be free
and what a great witness to others you going to be
three years ago you walked through the door
and said mom I'm not going to drink any more
and now you go to AA and meet with your friends
and now we don't worry where you have been
just a short time later you met the love of your life
and in just a few weeks you made her your wife
February 21 2007 you two had a beautiful baby girl
Melissa Dawn came in and brightened our world
we all see a miracle when we look into your face
we thank our heavenly Father for keeping you safe
God is so faithful when we trust him with our heart
and Billy Ray thank you so much for doing your part
words can't say just how much we love you
To Billy Ray
Copyright © Oma Bennett | Year Posted 2007
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