I don't remember how many times I've been told that everything will be alright

I know you've said don't worry I'll be fine but how can I believe that?

I see the way you walk, how your head hangs on your slumping shoulders

Its a slow shuffle, your feet hurt and your knees ache, back stiff and tired

Your grizzly beard grows longer only to look more haggard day after day

You say you're growing it out to dye it auburn as a joke, I know better

Its one less thing to do, less energy spent, less work more time for rest

Don't try to lie, I know your looks all too well, your getting tired of it all

I know I won't be lucky enough to have as long with you as most people

But I will cherish every moment more than they can ever cherish you

I know it won't happen soon but I can see everyday that something changes

I don't let you know how much I'm bothered by it, but thats okay

I want to see you smile with joy and beam with pride after all, you're my dad