All the joys and blessings left unseen

Never noticed for what they are

Busy controlling, teaching

The smile, giggle, wanting to be

Just like you, disappears

Being firm and tough is wonderful and needed

Teaches morals, respect, and responsibilities

Learning to become a man

Watches your every move

You’re every word spoken

Misses and loves you all the time

But nervous and scared at the same

This he does not understand

And neither do you or me

But this I want to remind you

With every lesson a gentle touch

Will always be needed

 Love and tenderness

Makes for a well rounded man

Look at you, you’re a man

Without any doubt

But you have a gentle side

You do not beat or abuse

And that is what I want for my sons

Please, don’t change who you are

But there are some things

And sometimes a gentle mix is what is needed

Yes, I know that is my job

But think back it’s the father’s job as well

Its how a man learns to be just that

But a good man learns gentle is okay

Love and respect is the goal

That is what I want them to know

This from you I know they will learn

But just remember, Please,

Gentle with firm is what will earn.