Spirit of Desire

Spirit of Desire

TH – To Tanner from Daddy

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A young boy,

Bouncing along.

Dancing to the beat

Of his own song.

Mind like a sponge,

Heart’s desire,

To please all he loves

To put out all fires.

Thriving on acceptance,

Living on attention.

Life is so simple

In spite of complexions.

Boys’ lives should resemble

Puppy dog tails,

His has had more of

The snips and snails.

Twinges of reality threaten,

Yet the spirit of desire,

Holds the fuels

That feed his fire.

Holding within

His little chest

Beats a heart so strong.

Could pass any test.

Daddies, Mommies,

Grampas, and Gramms,

Have much they could learn

From this little man.

Everything will work out,

As things always do…

Just love everyone,

And they will love you.

For when a young boy

Tries on another’s shoes,

He cannot fit anyone’s

Of this he already knows.

Young teacher, my son,

Young student, my spawn,

Your spirit of desire…

I want for my own.