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I'm so proud of how you're living life, and all you've ever done.

From the moment that I held you, you've been an amazing son.

A smile settles in my soul each time I think of you

With the lives we've lived and the love we share and watching your dreams come true!

You said when you were little you wanted to live with me forever.

Yet I knew then - as I do now - we wouldn't always be together.

But this 500 miles between us shatters my fragile heart...

It saddens me to think of how our lives have grown apart.

What happened to my little boy? It's hard to understand

That my child, whom I miss so much, has grown to be a man.

And oh my goodness! What a man! I'm so very proud of you...

But I want the chance to share our lives and everything we do!

I may be older and slower now, but there's tons I'd like to share

And when I don't get calls or messages it seems like you don't care.

I know that's really not the case… I know you love me too!

Of course your life is busy with everything that's new.

I understand that often your exhaustion takes its toll

But I can't believe this gap I feel doesn't also haunt your soul.

It's not so much a sadness or some pain that just won’t heal...

I simply want to share our lives! Just tell me what you feel.

Share with me your thoughts - your dreams… The happiness in your heart...

I’m glad you’re good, but I need to hear your voice when we're apart.

I'm not asking for commitments, a schedule, time or date.

Please just simply use the phone, even if it's late.

If I don't answer, leave a note. I'll read it when I can.

I just want involvement in your life now that you're a man.

I miss your childhood that is true, but things change day to day.

Understand my life also changed - there's TONS I want to say.

As much as I need to hear about YOU, I'd like you to hear about ME.

So please rethink this gap that's grown... It's not how things should be.

Please call your Mom now and then and let me call you too!

And remember, regardless that time has passed, my love for you is true.

You're my boy - my Sweet, Sweet Boy and NO ONE can take your place.

I can live with calls or messages until I see your face.

I love you Son - that will not change - for either of us I'm sure.

And this heaviness living within my heart has a very easy cure!

Just keep in touch - remind me that your love is also true!

And believe, no matter the time that's passed, I'm always here for you!

You're missed by more than me you know - I'm just the one who's spoken.

Pick up the phone or walk through a door because our arms – and hearts - are open!