Richard

I remember the glow of the television light

Watching wrestling together, cheering every fight

Sitting at the table, pencil in your hand

Working through your homework, helping you understand

Now I look at you, Richard, and I clearly see

The intelligent man you've grown up to be

You are strong but you're humble, forgiving and kind

A protective heart and an appreciative mind

Thank you for being here, for keeping me company

For the deep talks we have and the love you show me

I am so proud of the son you are today

Thank you for walking beside me on the way

I think about the moments when life felt so hard

Sitting in the hospital, letting down our guard

We were supposed to be worried, sitting in those chairs

But we just couldn't stop laughing while we were there

That's the giving spirit you always possess

A caring soul finding light in the heavy stress

You are strong but you're humble, forgiving and kind

A protective heart and an appreciative mind

Thank you for being here, for keeping me company

For the deep talks we have and the love you show me

I am so proud of the son you are today

Thank you for walking beside me on the way

The years have turned the pages, the roles have rearranged

You teach me about this world and how the times have changed

You show me how people think, you open up my eyes

I used to guide your steps, now I lean on your advice

You are strong but you're humble, forgiving and kind

A protective heart and an appreciative mind

Thank you for being here, for keeping me company

For the deep talks we have and the love you show me

Oh, Richard, I am proud of the son you are today

Thank you for walking beside me on the way