Be more than his dad,
\nBe a chum to the lad;
\nBe a part of his life
\nEvery hour of the day;
\nFind time to talk with him,
\nTake time to walk with him,
\nShare in his studies
\nAnd share in his play.<\/p>\n
Take him to places,
\nTo ball games and races,
\nTeach him the things
\nThat you want him to know;
\nDon’t live apart from him,
\nDon’t keep your heart from him,
\nBe his best comrade,
\nHe’s needing you so!<\/p>\n
Never neglect him,
\nThough young, still respect him,
\nHear his opinions
\nWith patience and pride;
\nShow him his error,
\nBut be not a terror,
\nGrim-visaged and fearful,
\nWhen he’s at your side.<\/p>\n
Know what his thoughts are,
\nKnow what his sports are,
\nKnow all his playmates,
\nIt’s easy to learn to;
\nBe such a father
\nThat when troubles gather
\nYou’ll be the first one
\nFor counsel, he’ll turn to.<\/p>\n
You can inspire him
\nWith courage, and fire him
\nHot with ambition
\nFor deeds that are good;
\nHe’ll not betray you
\nNor ill repay you
\nIf you have taught him
\nThe things that you should.<\/p>\n
Father and son
\nMust in all things be one —
\nPartners in trouble
\nAnd comrades in joy.<\/p>\n
More than a dad
\nWas the best pal you had;
\nBe such a chum
\nAs you knew, to your boy.<\/p>\n
Author: Edgar A. Guest<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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