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Dad, you are 70 years old so I am told
If that's true how come you are so not bold
Mom you are 65 years old
Are golden years is when you look for gold?
You are celebrating 45 years of marriage
Strong horses in front of the family carriage
Side by side you have been galloping for years
Always been the pioneers
I have been a passenger in you carriage for the past 42 years
Always having a view from the back as it appears
At first I didn't want to go on a ride with you at all
At first I was afraid even to crawl
I demanded your help and support
My life was a vacation in a resort
Then growing up showed up
For me it meant more playing like a pup
For you it meant more rules and responsibilities
For me it meant limitation of possibilities
I wanted it all; right now give it to me
The new car, where is the key
For you it was time to set rules and regulations
For me it was the beginning of my self-expression
Stubborn, rebellious, and angry was my way to be
All I cared about was me
Life was no picnic anymore
I looked at another option - the door
Leaving the carriage seemed the best option of all
Becoming like you was not my goal
So I left as far as 10,000 miles away
To begin my own journey, my way
I was determined that I will never be like you
I can do better was my view
All those years I still continuously enjoyed
Your unconditional love, support, but I was still annoyed
I was angry at the past and had many stories
Mainly in the blame and “should have” categories
Then life hit me hard and I got stopped
To look at who I am I dropped
Removing the masks of illusions
Letting go of all conclusions
I began to see the truth
All those years of my youth
I was so lucky words couldn't describe
No better life can be prescribed
I was so busy trying to be different from you
I missed all these years really seeing you
Once I got to see who you really are
How you shine like a star
People were telling me that I look like you both
“Yeah whatever” I would say to brush them off
The truth is that I am a combination of you both
But to realize that it took many years of growth
I got from you the best gift of all
Unconditional love, once I put down my wall
I am still amazed at the gift of our connection
As we continue to discover our affinity and affection
You have given me 3 important things
Life, love, and wings
What else is needed?
Divinity has succeeded
You always said you are both one
Well, I love you both a ton
I love when dad starts a sentence at times
Mom is quick to complete it in rhymes
You are always and forever in my heart
We shall never be apart
Let our love be a dance to life
As you have been a husband and wife
I pray to one day be like you
Loving, compassionate, and true
Playful, goofy, such a baby
Be just like you daddy
Psychic, sensitive, saving the world with care
A mom like you is rare
I pray to one day be like you
Proud parents like the two of you
Time is passing by faster the older we get
Especially when your love account is in debt
But when you are in love moments at a time
Time stops on a dime
Love
Steven
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