for
you are a father now
smile reassuringly
nod sagely
laugh out loud
cry when he is not watching
(but never admit to it)
hug him close
wrestle him to the floor
lend him your finger
and your lumbering frame
hold her hand
and do a slow dance
so that he knows
to love her always
and be her little brave
be angry
be unfair
be weak
be human
so that he knows
that he can be better
(miles better)
and when he is taller
and wiser than you
(they always are)
and forgets your own
forgetful self
you can whisper to the wind
(for no one else will listen)
'his love will never be
more than mine for him'
