For you son

"For you son" By Shaan Ahmed

letter pictuA Letter to my future son

 

If you’re reading this I hope you’re all right

I hope you’re not up at 3 a.m. wondering for what reason your demons fight

Are you sad? Are you alone? Believe me son that’s alright

Because let me tell you, the world needs you so hold on tight

Believe me, this world needs all your might so I want you to look to the light

Because you’re greater than what they dictate you to be, you’re a white knight

 

I hope I’ve told you how the world works

People will always go around with their looks and their smirks

They’ll smile and pretend they’re there for you, but believe me they’re just around for the perks

But don’t worry son, all you have to do is show them your fireworks

You see the world isn’t exactly what you see

They’re all just programmed and told what to really be

Told to get up, go to school and get a degree

Don’t let them take over your life, don’t give them the key

Trust me son, you don’t want to be me

 

Now I may not still be around

And trust me that’s no reason to frown

Chin up, make the best of what’s there, today’s no day to be down

Put yourself out there, only then could you really be found

Don’t wait till it’s too late, don’t wait till you’ve drowned

 

Finally, I hope you’re looking after your mom

She may get on your nerves sometimes, but I urge you to be calm

Because she loved you the moment she held you in her arms

 

 

Don’t let her down son, Trust in your fathers taste

Your mom won’t be someone who he chose in haste

She’ll never bring you down, she’ll never let you go to waste

So let her into your life, tell her everything you’ve faced

Only then will you not be displaced

 

Now go back to sleep

Everything is going to be alright

The world needs you, it needs your might

I’m right there with you hold on tight

I’m no demon, I’m the angel that fights

Close your eyes, I'm here for you, little white knight

Close your eyes, I'm here for you tonight

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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