My Son'sA Poem by Joseph GainesA few sentences to help my boy's on their path of life.Stand tall, walk proud Never too brash or never too loud Lead from the front, lead as you live Be wary how you take and wise when you give Protect your honour and stand by what you trust Even if it means returning to dust Watch your words closely, never barter with talk It is stronger to listen than join the walk Be vigilant to lies, see through their verses Wisdom is silence than deal in curses Always be wary of what makes you weak Trust in you view and let your heart speak Never be prudish, be open to all Yet know the decision is yours to call Be confident in your body, be solid, but care The greatest of men is the one who is fair If you are challenged, there’s no shame in a retreat It is better to think than rush to defeat Remember my son to use your head wise Never be bitter never show despise Compassion and empathy are what makes you strong Helping first will never make you wrong Live your life free and don’t hang your head in shame You have a duty to your children who will carry your name When all seems lost, you must reach within Sometimes it will be hard when it’s easier to sin But remember your background, and who you are Know that my love will never be far You will soon be a man with the world as your stage So live it free and not in a cage The worst kind of prison is the one in your mind Walk past your fears and never look behind It is your life to live so you live it free Be yourself for all to see The most precious of gifts is my advice to be true But it is your life my son and yours to do..... © 2013 Joseph Gaines
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AuthorJoseph GainesLondon, Surrey, United KingdomAboutHard working Self-Publishing author who is a hopeless romantic and passionately in love with life, not existing but living life to its fullest. In my twenties I travelled the world extensively look.. more..Writing
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