Sitting here at the ground,

Surrounded by lush trees and light reflecting greens,

watching my son work hard at what he loves best...

he requires nothing from me now,

other than a ride here

I play my part in shaping his life

and play it well enough to know

that he has the strength in him to take life in his stride

to overcome the disappointments that will come his way

and to come out on top

he is on his way to being a happy, confident, responsible man

I see my role becoming smaller each day,

And that, I think, is my success.