Daddy's Here, Daddy's Gotcha

What do you mean let go? I haven't held you up for years.

Jun 03, 2024

A photograph of a rugged dad and toddler son holding hands, the dad has a weathered face and scruffy beard, the son has curly hair and is wearing overalls, they are walking towards a serene pond. The background is a lush green meadow with wildflowers. Soft, golden sunlight filters through the trees, creating a warm, nostalgic atmosphere. Created Using: Canon EOS R5, f/2.8 aperture, natural lighting, warm tones, shallow depth of field, soft focus on background, 1980s family photo style, analog film grain, subtle vignette

If you can keep your wits about you while all others are losing theirs, and blaming you. The world will be yours and everything in it, what's more, you'll be a man, my son.

Rudyard Kipling

Hey Buddy

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    Hey Buddy, Daddy’s here

You don’t have to be afraid

I was there when you were born

And every step in between

Then and now

I’ll be here for a while

So remember that

    Daddy’s here, Buddy

He’s not going anywhere


    Hey Bud, Dad’s here

I’m here if you need me

I held you early, and I held you often

We fell asleep together on the couch

So many times

Your head on my heart

Where you’ll always find a place

Just for you

If you ever need to rest

Or a reminder or two

    Dad’s here, Bud

There’s always room for you, too


    Son, your Father’s right here

I know it’s time for you to spread your wings

It’s time for me to “let go”

But that’s not what Dads do, Son

I stopped holding on a while ago

You’ve been walking on your own ever since

All I’ve done is whisper in your ear

Maybe hold you here and there

To let you know you can do it

And to keep going, Son

But it has always been your life

Your achievements are not mine

Your successes and your growth are yours alone

But remember, Buddy

    Daddy’s here, I’m not going anywhere

Please, come back to visit

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