NaPoWriMo Challenge (Day 15)

Challenge to write a poem every day for the month of April NaPoWriMo


April 15th (day 15)

My Son's

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

Judgement is silence than deal in curses

Silently study the ways of the weak

Then 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 with uncertainty then take 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.....

Joseph Henry Gaines