FATHER AND SON

You were there waiting for me when-- 

   I made my entrance into this world.

You gave me two names for this life.

I was given to you, you were given--

    to me.

We would be father and son.

You watched over me as I grew.

You did your best to teach me-- 

   what was right and true.

You showed me the way to go.

You gave me your love.

I gave you mine.

Although never spoken.

We each knew in our hearts.

You watched me as I stood on--

   my own.

You watched me as I began--

   to think for myself.

You laughed as I would not listen--

   to anyone.

I had become a man, my own man.

I saw the pride in your eyes.

As wide grew your smile.

I knew your love for me would--

   be with me forever.

Then silently you left me and went--

   home.

You fell asleep and awoke in eternity,

Although I miss you here.

I celebrate your life and it's--

   continuance in glory.

Beneath the pain there is joy.

For I know we will be together again.

I thank God for you.

Till we see each other again...

SCOTT DAVID BUCKLEY