This is about a phone call I just received from my 21 year old son Beau. |
My son Beau called me a second ago, At first it was hard to tell. His voice was shaky and oh so soft He did not sound too well. My first words were, "are you ok?" My heart began to fall He said , "I think so" . . . "yes . . . I'm ok . . . there's nothing wrong at all." "Mom, he said, I've got some news, Not sure if it's good or bad. Mom, I just found out today I'm going to be a dad." I didn't say a word just then My mind was in a spin. My baby boy . . . where did time go When did your childhood end? Now if you can, keep up with what Was going on in my head. And keep in mind I gave no response For what he had just said. Oh my God, is Jeani big enough To carry a baby of size? She weighs all of 86 pounds Oh does she realize. And oh poor Beau I can only guess What the next nine months will be. I love her dearly but tough she's not Now how tough HE is, we'll see. There's so much they need to make a home Oh Lord,so many things. Diapers, bed, swing and bottles Oh yeah . . . and wedding rings! They planned a wedding, one in June But I know how Beau can be. He said June but didn't mention the year Slipped by Jeani but not by me. Realizing he's still on the phone I say, "Beau, how does this make you feel?" He answers, "Mom I'm not quite sure . . . I guess it doesn't seem real." In my mind I see his little face, From oh so long ago. His precious hands so innocent My first born, my baby Beau. I look around this place we were, We did not have a thing . . . No diapers, swing, bottles or bed No . . . not even a wedding ring. Oh Beau, I'm happy and oh so proud. For you, I will always adore. You will make a wonderful daddy What baby could ask for more? |