For Elliott, my son

Bright blue pools of exploration
examine all that has been, yet is new
an entire world lays before you

A life of wonder, amusement
my hope for you
strifeless, stressless kind of life
oh, if only I could make it so

strong, willing, tenacious
I hope that you will be
forgiving, caring, the good in life
I long for you to see

Pride I will always hold
for you
in my eyes you'll always be gold.