Evolution of the Mind

Walking forward

Looking back

Reflections of the past 

Heeding lessons learned 

Along the way

Help create our paths

Memories are

The building blocks

Of how we view the world

Treated with

Respect and love

The mind becomes a pearl

Tiny little fingers

Wrapped up in daddy’s hand

A bond is just beginning 

That only they will understand

Someday he’ll grip a baseball

Or throw the winning touchdown

Or maybe paint a masterpiece 

That soon is world renown!

Will those fingers play guitar 

Or dance on piano keys

Or step up to a golf tee

And swing a club with ease

Whatever he chooses to do in life

His dad will be cheering him on

Offering the utmost support and love

The father phenomenon 

And one day he will be the one

To hold the hand of the next generation 

When the circle of life comes around once again 

He will continue the family tradition 

Since America's beginnings

Deep loyalty has kept her free

 Much is owed to the many

Who have shown such bravery

Semper Fi, Semper Fortis

Always faithful, always strong

Semper Paratus, always ready

And willing to right the wrong

Uno ab alto

One from on high

Leave no one behind

Though danger is nigh

All have one goal

To serve and defend

And do what is needed

To the absolute end

Of whatever they face

No matter how dire

The job will be done

Before they retire

Those who've worn a uniform

Should never be forgotten

And should always be respected

Especially those who have fallen

Countless lives have been lost

So many more could live

There's no perceptible limit

To what they are willing to give

Unmasked

At last!

Free to roam

Outside of my home!

Biking and

Smiling

Escaping

And playing

The city 

Behind me

Exploring

And restoring

For what life will bring next