Father's Pocket Watch
Heading out the door to face the future on my own
Fully resigned to leave behind my childhood family home
Father smiled, took me aside, looked deep into my eyes
Put his arm around my shoulder, said Son, just a few words to the wise
Now I trust you realize
That a boy becomes a man when he finally comes to terms
With the measure of his own sweet time as the planet twists and turns
So here's a slice of the same advice my father offered me
And it represents some common sense, so please listen carefully:
Keep a cool head screwed on straight - think hard before you choose
Maintain a gracious dignity whether you win or lose
When other tempers rise in heat, swallow a hasty tongue
Give friendship every benefit when all is said and done
Whenever you feel the need to run a race against the clock
Don't ever forget that we took the time to have this little talk.
Remember the simple gifts a man is given to understand
And with that, he pressed his old gold watch
Deep into the palm of my open hand.
Now whenever the world spins way too fast and the rush hour never stops
I remember, even though time flies, opportunity still knocks
And the kiss of lady luck waits in between the ticks and tocks
While Hope still springs eternal in the rhythm of my Father's Pocket Watch.
Well that moment has stayed with me & every word still rings so true
And as wisdom fashions custom, I have shaped a song to pass along to you:
May Love inspire every choice you make to play your part
May hope still spring eternal with each beat of your heart
May good faith in tomorrow help us all to understand
That the gifts of life held sacred can all fit inside the palm of an open hand.
Autor(es): Rik Emmett