My Little Boy’s Dad

I may never be as clever as my neighbor down the street

May never be as wealthy as some other people I’ll meet

May never have the fame that other men may have

But I’ve just got to be successful as my little boy’s dad.

There are certain dreams that I cherish that I’d like to see come true

There are things I’d like to accomplish before my working days are through

But the task my heart is set on is no mere passing fad

I’ve just got to be successful as my little boy’s dad!

It’s the one job I dream of, the task I think of most

For if I fail my little boy I’ve nothing else to boast

For all the wealth and fame I’d gather my fortune would be sad

If I fail to be successful as my little boys dad.

I may never come to glory, I may never gather gold

And men may count me as a failure when my business life is told

But if my little boy can just grow up godly then I’ll be glad

Then I’ll know I’ve been successful as my little boy’s dad.

-Unknown Author-

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