Ode to my Son, at the End of First Grade

Michael at 10 months

My son, how you have grown!

Seven years now, and if I'd known

How tall and handsome you'd get!

I feel my age, and sigh, and yet

I smile, for in the end, I see...

Michael at 7 years old

That you will always be a part of me.

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