WHERE ARE YOU LITTLE BOY

 

Time, distance, and things separated my son Aaron and me.  I wrote this poem as a reminder to us that some things will never change.  The moments that he spent with me will always be etched in my heart and mind.  I love my son and thank God for allowing me to be his dad.  I prepared him for twenty-six years to leave home and teach the next generation of Hoppers.  It is, and will always be, a blessing to me to have been part of Aaron's life.

Where are you little boy head butting without warning

Where are you little boy wanting to play early in the morning

Where are you little boy you did not sleep all night

Where are you little boy with hugs so tight

Where are you little boy asleep with your ear to my heart

Where are you little boy time and distance keeps us apart

Where are you little boy when I close my eyes, I see you

Where are you little boy in everything I see and do

Where are you little boy you were always wanting to assist

Where are you little boy your constant questioning I miss

Where are you little boy you grew into a man

Where are you little boy brave enough alone to stand

Where are you little boy I was your idol nimble and strong

Where are you little boy for you I could do no wrong

Where are you little boy no longer am I your hero

Where are you little boy on your own you must go

Where are you little boy your head on my chest

Where are you little boy praying that you always do what’s best

Where are you little boy in each lonely tear

Where are you little boy, son my heart says, right here