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| Copyrighy Alice E. Steimle - 2004 |
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| If I could have seen into the future with you, my son I would've changed a lot of the things I've done Watching you grow into such a wonderful man I was always there, saying I know you can As I glance at your pictures and see you happy smile It brings back so many memories, if only for a while Taking my hand so often and saying "Mama, lead the way" I only wish I were there on that dreadful day |
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| You came running into the house, blood running down your arm Each time you went out I prayed God would keep you from harm You were the devilish one, there wasn't anything you couldn't do Yet, your love for your family and friends remained ever true Graduation day, and how much I had cried My little boy was grown up, not always by my side You said the ocean was calling out your name I knew just then things would never be the same |
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| You joined a fishing fleet and were ready to leave "Don't ever show your emotions on your sleeve" Skydiving, zurfing, snow mobile and boat You were never one to show off gloat Then you married, never to have children of your own It may not work out, James, but you're welcome to come home The Ocean spray got into a cut on your hand Two surgeries and lots of prayers, now isn't God grand |
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| Photo by Steven Jordan. Please visit his site at http://www.stevenjordan.com |