FROM THE HEART

FROM THE HEART / A SON’S WEDDING

Today you married your sweetheart.

This day’s filled with love and with joy.

Yet, it doesn’t seem that long ago,

You were my little baby boy.

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I remember the day you started school.

In your blue pants, white shirt, and tie.

Excuse me while I wipe my nose –

There’s something in my eye.

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You learned to ride your two-wheeled bike.

You skated and then played ball.

From Little League to hockey!

Oh my! You did it all.

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I don’t know where the time has gone.

You grew up way too fast.

If I could have only slowed down time,

And made those years last – and last.

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But you can’t put time in a bottle.

You can only look back and recall.

When I see the wonderful young man you’ve become,

I’d like to think I did it all.

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We’ve had our share of the rough times,

But I’m glad we also had fun.

I wrote this to say how I love you,

And how proud I am of you, my son.

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So, here we are at your wedding.

I told you I wouldn’t cry.

I’m just suffering badly from allergies –

And there’s something again in my eye.