Fatherhood

The glory days are now

I seem to forget somehow

Lost In the moment

Time is my opponent

I don’t tolerate tears as I should

I don’t acknowledge fears but I could

I could be an all star father

I could raise a son and daughter

To be

Better than me

But I take it all for granted

And they’re growing, I’m disenchanted

With me

And what I should be

I don’t push him on the swing

I don’t listen to her sing

As much as I should

I’m squandering their childhood

Seems like all I do

Is demand from my point of view

“Don’t do this don’t do that

That’s it! Go sit on the mat

Guys, come on, Pick up your shoes

Who colored the carpet blue?!”

But I take it all for granted

And they’re growing, I’m disenchanted

With me

And what I should be

I’ve gotta let it all go

There’s an ending to this show

I want to look back in bliss

I want to give that extra good night kiss

The mess and rules aren’t as major

As these moments, so sit and savor

Be the dad you want to be

And let this go, just be free

Time is something you’ll never get back

You’ve gotta get back on track

Apologizing more often

Let your heart soften

Don’t take it all for granted

And they’re growing, but don’t be disenchanted

With you

And what you could do

The man you should be

Is waiting to be set free

Just let it all go

And be present as they grow

And they will know

They are loved