The Big 2-8

The Big 2-8 Cakes and candles, hugs and presents, greetings from many friends Enjoying all of the  laughter and stories that you pray never ends Your birthday is full of so many good things to do and to eat But you know it’s never quite done, no it can’t be complete Until the text arrives from dear old dad, some words of prose Extolling the virtues of his son, but Ti that’s the way it goes And it won’t be long now until you yourself are left with a choice Staring down at your own child, suddenly speaking with a new voice Or remain quiet? Not a chance! You will have so many things to say! Then son, you will find yourself squeezing into my shoes that day And the thought that once sent shivers all the way down my spine Will bring a smile, a little sparkle from your eye crawling so divine Gramps will write many things about that joyous child, you can bet No matter how many join the fold, there is one thing I’ll never forget Every January 23rd, as I wake in the morning my thoughts will return to that day In ’95 rushing to the hospital to see you born, a favorite memory to always stay Etched in my heart and my soul until my days here have come to an end So now I wish you all of the happiness and love that a man can send And on this day, I make a point of taking a moment to look to the sky To thank your mom for the greatest gift ever, Happy Birthday Ti! Love Dad 01/23/2023