Ballad of a Father's Son

In the shadow of the old oak tree

There's a tale to be told about you and me

As a young boy I had a guiding light

Teaching me wrong from right

You taught me how to throw and how to run

You showed me the beauty of the setting sun

As I grew older I started to stray

I carved my own path but ended up ok

The road we've traveled has been long and hard

But I know deep inside we've come so far

You'll always be a legend my shining star

Forever grateful for the man you are

Now I'm standing here reflecting back

On all the times we had

The lessons that you gave along the way

I know one day that you’ll be smiling from the grave

So here's to you dear father of mine

In your footsteps I'll continue to climb

With your words of wisdom buried deep in my soul

I'll carry on to make you proud i know