10/10/03

In 48 my boy will be 8

how can that be

2003 and he was born

while I was on holiday

from Stanley's Christian Ethics

We studied war no more

contraception

marriage and fidelity

worship habits

practices of prayer

But mid-way through holiday,

by this evening, the 8^th, a Wednesday,

Kristen was breathing heavy and sleepless

I rested and turns out I'd need it

We'd take it where we could get it

48 hours later he came to the world healthy

affirming much of what I was purposed for

fatherhood

and a few other chores

and calls

He was long like Usain @ 9 lbs 2 ounces

A special boy with a keen eye for the world

soaking it all in always taking in all the stimuli

At seven almost eight, the world is his oyster

He can do it all

Musician, runner, mathematician,

and why not

why not seek them all

Capture this season and ride it out until the next one

comes to you in a flurry