My Son

Under shaky ground, in all its natural occurrence
Love paved the way for another bundle of joy’s emergence
Anticipation was within the longest nine months
Basis of your growth was through mommy’s shrinking pants
Who will you be like and what features will you get from whom
You responded with a kick from inside your mother’s womb

Out you came, from the outside I recognized and heard you cry
Standing along the nursery room, excitedly waiting, as I pry
Delicately holding you in my arms you seemed too fragile
And now look at y.. “Oops where are you...” oh you’re so agile
Writing this even I can’t concentrate as you aimlessly frolic
Yet a mischievous smile seems you’re up for some likely trick

Melted chocolates all over explains why you’re up and about
In a playful mood still as I ask “What’s that in your mouth?”
Curious it seems you are thus exploring with anything new
Tough not to lose sight of you however it’s a delightful view
Either you’re too familiar with your first word or you’re just calling me

Can’t help but acknowledge your “come here” look as you say “Daddy!”

Lucas, my son, who's the man?!

My First Born

The revelation came as a surprise
A weighty setback under broken ties
Mixed emotions couldn’t even say what was felt more
It’s the feeling that was confused, I thought of what could be in-store

Concerned about acceptance from who mattered then
Worried, things going my way could possibly end
Contemplating on to whom I’d say goodbye
Yet I just couldn’t let a blessing slip by

The time came you will be more than just a heart beat
Eagerly nervous I uttered nothing but “This is it!”
Seeing light for the first time, you likewise trickled me with enlightenment
Tears precipitated I instinctively felt how, to me, you preciously meant

Defining my role as provider, from that moment I just knew
Even, at least, as a father on occasion I could be there for you
Though my divided attention seems to picture emptiness
I purely felt the urge to, under my wings, build you a good nest

If it meant starting all over again, I knew I’d soar
With you as inspiration you can expect more
Up ‘til now I know I made the right choice

Gaining fulfillment in providing more than just toys

To Chakai, my first born, I love you!