I used to tell you stories of dragons, knights and kings.
Of far off lands and make believe where good guys always win
You saw me as a hero' a warrior on a steed.
One day you'll know I'm like other men possessed by fear and greed.
When you are a man one day compare your life with mine.
You won't make the mistakes I made you'll be a better man than I.
I watched you in the playground, there among your friends.
I'll be the one protecting you when the daylight ends.
I wonder what becomes of you and what becomes of me?
When time has made me act my age and older we will be.
And will you judge me harshly? Or understand that I'm?
Just like everybody else, afraid of passing time.
I still remember empty days when you were not around.
I tried my hardest ever since to never let you down.
Sweet child how I realize. You 'll be a better man than I.
I've watched you play your war games, a soldier brave and bold.
I pray that you won't need those skills further down the road.
I hope you find a peace of mind away from conflict zones.
Where peace and love and harmony will live within your soul.
You'll be the keeper of your fate, the captain of your craft.
Set sail toward your destiny, never looking back.
We parted at the crossroads of destiny and fate.
Don't waste your time in bitterness, anger, fear or hate.
Remember me with honesty, dignity and pride.
Remember that I'll be the one who's always on your side.
Dear sweet child how I realize you'll be a better man than I
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Chris Duffy (
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Thanks Neil for the words of encouragement. I wrote that twenty years ago.
'Note the twenty years immediately above.....Must then mean that most holds true.
Good for you Chris - don't minimize your part in that. Took more than 'hope'.
For..many.. it.. doesn't quite.. work .. out..like .. that.
Thank you again Dave.
Your comments were very perceptive and hit at the core of my writing this piece.
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