From the first steps taken, so small and unsure,
To the confident strides, with dreams that endure.
Little hands that once reached for the sky,
Now build their own worlds, as time passes by.
Innocent laughter ringing through the air,
Echoes of childhood, a memory so fair.
Faces once round with cheeks full of glee,
Now chiseled with wisdom, as strong as can be.
Nights spent in wonder, under stars so bright,
Imagining futures, full of hope and light.
From whispered secrets to voices so bold,
Sons grow into men, with stories untold.
Through trials and triumphs, they find their own way,
Carving out paths, come what may.
The journey of growing, a beautiful part,
Etched in the soul, and held in the heart.