Poem: “Father And Son” by Edgar A. Guest

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Father And Son

  Be more than his dad,
  Be a chum to the lad;
  Be a part of his life
  Every hour of the day;
  Find time to talk with him,
  Take time to walk with him,
  Share in his studies
  And share in his play;
  Take him to places,
  To ball games and races,
  Teach him the things
  That you want him to know;
  Don’t live apart from him,
  Don’t keep your heart from him,
  Be his best comrade,
  He’s needing you so!

  Never neglect him,
  Though young, still respect him,
  Hear his opinions
  With patience and pride;
  Show him his error,
  But be not a terror,
  Grim-visaged and fearful,
  When he’s at your side.
  Know what his thoughts are,
  Know what his sports are,
  Know all his playmates,
  It’s easy to learn to;
  Be such a father
  That when troubles gather
  You’ll be the first one
  For counsel, he’ll turn to.

  You can inspire him
  With courage, and fire him
  Hot with ambition
  For deeds that are good;
  He’ll not betray you
  Nor illy repay you,
  If you have taught him
  The things that you should.
  Father and son
  Must in all things be one—
  Partners in trouble
  And comrades in joy.
  More than a dad
  Was the best pal you had;
  Be such a chum
  As you knew, to your boy.

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