My son came from college this weekend
To visit for a few days and to visit some friends
So we took him to our hang-out spot to eat
The proprietor said “Welcome Home” which was rather neat
You see, we’ve been dining here since our son was one
They’d let him wander around the back so he could have some fun
Afterwards we played some cards
I beat the pants off him although it was rather hard
Tonight he’s visiting with a friend from high school
I’m happy he cherishes these guys, I think it’s rather cool
Tomorrow I’m taking him to a Renaissance Festival
‘Tween the fair, the shows and the joisting, methinks we’ll have a ball
But the highpoint of the weekend will be worshipping together
Praising Our Lord and Savior concluding with some bread and wine to savor
I pray he has a safe ride back
Getting back into study mode so his grades won’t lack
I don’t know how many more times we’ll see our boy
before he gives us a hug and leaves for a life that is destined to bring him joy
I relish every time I get a minute or two with him anymore
because after he leaves home, it’ll pull at my heart strings. I pray they don’t tore
It’s been 35 years I’ve had boys in the house
I’ll sorely miss them, even though I’ll have more time to enjoy my wonderful spouse.
