[Intro]

[Verse 1]

I entered your delivery room, my heart beating fast,

As I cut your cord to join our family at last.

Tiny fingers wrapped around my hand,

I became a father that day, and a better man.

[Verse 2]

Your toddler steps across the floor,

Little shoes running out the door.

Blocks and toys, laughter filled our air,

Memories growing everywhere.

[Verse 3]

Little League fields beneath the sun,

Golf on weekends, father and son.

Fishing trips near the river’s flow,

Casting our lines where the trout still grow.

[Chorus]

Through every season, joy and pain,

The ties of love will still remain.

My pride, my heart, my guiding light,

You’ll always be my son for life.

[Verse 4]

Colorado peaks, our camping days,

High school lights and football praise.

Hiking trails and mountain streams,

Building bonds with Dad, chasing dreams.

[Verse 5]

Graduating at the top of your class and standing tall,

All the Ivy League colleges came to call.

As you drove out of town to a college not near,

I whispered goodbye through a trickling tear.

[Verse 6]

When the Twin Towers fell, your duty was clear,

You fought for freedom and faced all fear.

A landmine struck and robbed my son,

One leg lost, but you fought back and won.

[Chorus]

Through every season, joy and pain,

The ties of love will still remain.

My pride, my heart, my guiding light,

You’ll always be my son for life.

[instrumental]

[Verse 7]

You found your bride on a rainy New York street,

Through an act of kindness, two souls did meet.

Love was born under your umbrella held high,

Your wedding day triggering tears of pride.

[Verse 8]

Tech companies called, you both moved west,

Careers flying high, both giving your best.

Our distance apart saddens me as years go by,

I replay memories of the times we shared and cry.

[Verse 9]

You’ve built a life strong, brave, and true.

While I grow old and my days grow few.

You may no longer be Daddy’s little boy,

But you’ll always remain my greatest joy.

[Chorus]

Through every season, joy and pain,

The ties of love will still remain.

My pride, my heart, my guiding light,

You’ll always be my son for life.

Copyright August 23, 2025, by Craig Whitley – All Rights Reserved