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SON CALLS
by Mark MaxeyIt’s been years my son
And you’ve been all alone
Without a father to call
Today I made that promise
When I phoned to let you know I was there
Too many decisions not sure what’s right
I did the best I could
And now you are within my sight
Not going to let you go
For after all you’re my son
Imagine all the times you called out
And no one there
To see you build your first sand castle
Utter your first word
Or fix that wound that made you cry
Too many decisions not sure what’s right
I did the best I could
And now you are within my sight
Not going to let you go
For after all you’re my son
Someday you will ask how to date
Or fix the car you want so bad
Which will make you come home so late
Coming home to show you made the grade
Such a fine young man you will be
Too many decisions not sure what’s right
I did the best I could
And now you are within my sight
Not going to let you go
For after all you’re my son
Someday you will be make that touchdown
And I will be in the stands cheering
With the words that you're college bound
And all those years you will see my caring
Too many decisions not sure what’s right
I did the best I could
And now you are within my sight
Not going to let you go
For after all you’re my son
01/10/2005 Author's Note: this is a song a friend asked me to write for him...he is an old friend in California---PS thanks for the edit Michele...your awesome
Posted on 01/22/2005
Copyright © 2024 Mark Maxey
| Member Comments on this Poem |
| Posted by Michelle Angelini on 01/22/05 at 08:37 AM Mark, I had to read this several times because it just touched me so much. I would love to hear this to music. What type would it be? I pictured an acoustic guitar and a cowboy hat. One correction - S7, L4 your - you're. Great job. |
| Posted by Joan Serratelli on 04/10/09 at 05:55 PM I really loved this piece and would love to hear the music. I really love the bittersweet tone. Heartfelt, emotional read. Great job! |
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