Fathers, this one’s hard for me, had real bad luck before.
I know of just one good one; but, fuck, there must be more.
Teach honesty & kindness…& empathy for all.
Model compassion for them…& catch them when they fall.
Make them proud of difference & in their efforts made.
Cast safe shadows for them; until they leave your shade.
Nudge them toward their own paths; to choose what’s right for them.
Open up your heart & they will fill it to the brim.
Parents are not perfect; yet they only need to try.
Expel old poison precepts & be there when they cry.
Be constant of character & do not shy from light.
One day you’ll be memory…so, make sure that it’s bright.
For
P
L.B.Stowe 