Wednesday, August 17, 2005

I'm Making This Vow

When I look at you I can't help but to cry inside. I don't know if I cry because I feel sorry for you, seeing you with all those wires going into your little body, or if it's because I'm so happy that you've come into my life. I have to hold the tears in while I'm at the hospital but when I get in the car I think about how you just held my finger, how I rubbed your newborn skin, how we looked into each other's eyes, how you smiled in your sleep, how you stopped crying when I placed my hand over your little 3 pound body... and I begin to cry. I love you, I swear to you, I love you more than anything. I love you more than life itself. These tears are a man's tears and I shed them proudly because this is what defines a man, not sports, not physical strength, not looks, and surely not money. My love for you defines me as a man, a strong man. My love for you is stronger than any steel, it's harder than any diamond, it's rarer than gold, and more precious than any jewel; it's the compass that will guide me in life. Because I love you so much, I'm making a vow...


I vow to always be here for you when you need someone to lean on.
I vow to always protect you when you can't defend yourself.
I vow to always be there when you need help with your homework.
I vow to show you everything I've learned in life and more.
I vow to be the best role model I can be for you.
I vow to be the shoulder you need to cry on when something weighs heavy on your mind.
I vow to listen... and to give advice when you need it.
I vow to live my life because you need me... and if need be to give my life to make sure you live.
I vow to sacrifice my happiness to ensure your welfare.
I promise I'll always love you like a man is supposed to.
Just look over your shoulder and I'll be there.

[ TheSaga | 8:20 PM | ]