Father/Son Poem by Ray Hansell

Father;

I remember that first day we met
Not knowing how deep in my heart she would get
I remember when I first felt love
A feeling I never dreamed of
I remember the day that I proposed
Promising to love her as we grow old
I remember our wedding day
Memories that will forever stay
I remember when our first child arrived
A feeling I just couldn't describe
I remember the first day of school
The beginning of learning, "The Golden Rule"
I remember when I first took him driving
We made it home with me barely surviving
I remember the day he turned sixteen
License in hand I could see him gleam
I remember when he turned twenty-one
He's now a man but his growings not done

Son;

I remember the day I got the news
How I was totally confused
I remember that day because I said
I can't believe my fathers is dead
I remember when I said, "I'll always love you"
Knowing in my heart this was true
Now it was time to say goodbye
With one last wish I let his ashes fly
Remember each milestone of your daughter or son
Because that quickly life can be done


5-19-20