10 weeks to Fatherhood

by Phill Wright

I'm thrilled, excited and can't wait to see

Your beautiful face, smiling back at me

I'm seeing things different, my purpose is new

Not just for my wife now, my life is for you

I'll guide you the best with my head and my heart

And I'll listen always, even when we're apart

I'm nervous a little but confident too,

My word is eternal, I'll be there for you

I'm curious and wondrous over who you'll be

I'll always be proud, both mummy and me

I'll give you my all but I have one request 

I'm learning like you, be patient, I'm doing my best

Self Belief

I used to think belief was won through weekly Sunday school
Attending without fail and faultless to the rule
And whilst religion can provide a base to hang ones trust
Another form of belief is needed, to succeed it's an absolute must

Growing up reveals to us our strong points and our weak
Our piers guide us with a critical eye through good times and the bleak
And human nature can often home in on what we don't possess
But it's not the shortfalls of our make up that creates success

You learnt to walk with relentless drive falling time after time
That childhood lack of fear, failure an unthinkable crime
Yet the falls were the solution, carving your path to take
So believe in yourself, your goals and remember it's your own life to make

Equal Standing

No one's better or worse on this earth,
In God's eyes, we're equal as one
No wealth or possession buys true social standing
No difference between daughter or son