A Young Man to his Father

Sunday, 17 June 2012 13:57 Written by Delores A. Hampton

When I think of what a Father means,
I think of what I'm not.
And I can't pretend to comprehend,
all the lessons you have taught.

I have always dreamed of a Fatherhood,
that I would undertake.
Yet this blessing of God has passed me by,
but all for Heavens sake.

It takes a special kind of man,
to win at Fatherhood.
Like a man who stays through thick & thin,
like every Father should.

Providing for the ones he loves,
through sacrificing years.
Not giving up in trying times,
regardless of his fears.

A teacher with his very life,
to guide his children well.
Forgiving them, mistakes they've made,
quoting wisdom when they fail.

Knowing that a Fathers job,
don't end at eighteen's door.
And examples that you set for them,
will live forever more.

So as I think upon these traits,
I guess the Lord knew best.
He must have known I'm better off,
with just an empty nest.

But if one day he sees me fit,
to bless me with a Son.
I pray to God, I lead him well,
like you have always done.

About Bishop Hampton

James W. Hampton was born on August 5, 1940 in Crugar, Mississippi to the late Dave Hampton and the late Mother Elma Hampton.

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