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A father's dedication to his son


I seen you take your first breath At the hospital where you were born I've seen you take your last And every since, I mourn. I've seen you take your first step And no two were alike. I've seen you take your last As you jumped up on that bike I've seen you smile so big It lit up the whole room Your sadness did the same Made everyone so gloom I've seen you in love Your heart upon your sleeve No truer love your daughter The day she was conceived I've seen you take your first breath A joyous day for sure I've seen you take your last A sadness I'll always endure
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Law3
My son recently died on a motorcycle wreck. I think about him a lot of times. This was my dedication to him

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