THE CHILDREN HAVE GROWN

THE CHILDREN HAVE GROWN

Nothing beats the love for a child

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I stood at the doorway and waved farewell,

My eyes, now misting with tears.

I study the men who had once been my “boys”,

And remember many past years.

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I’m not crying tears caused by sadness;

It’s the love in my heart that is shown.

I look at my children with pride in my heart

And reflect at how much they’ve grown.

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There had been many heartaches and struggles

While raising my sons all alone.

I did what I could and what I thought was right,

Since suddenly being left on my own.

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Many times I thought I’d never make it;

But my sons backed me up all the way.

Every night in my room, I’d get on my knees

And thank God for the end of the day.

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I look at my children, both men now.

They have wives and kids of their own.

I cry tears of pride with heart-bursting love

As I think just how much they’ve grown.