His Son

So young to walk his father's path
So young to be a man
Shoulders straight
Standing tall
So young to be the guiding light
To one too young to be alone
He buoys her up
Carries her high
Shows her truth
Gives her strength
Shares his love
And brings her joy
Bears the burden
Without Complaint
This son
So like his father
So young to be a man.

This is dedicated to our son and the job he does being a surrogate parent to our grand daughter in the absence of her papa.

—Josie Ingles (c) January 26, 2004

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