I send you off to school today, my precious little boy
Hand-in-hand we reach the gate – trepidation mixed with joy
I hold you close and kiss your hair before I say goodbye
And hope that you won’t see the tears that slowly fill my eyes
I wish you well in school today, my precious little boy
An adventure to embark upon; a journey to enjoy
I know it may be tough at times; I know you might be scared
But I’ll be there to guide you through; to help you be prepared
I filled your bag with dreams today, my precious little boy
For you to use – to pick and choose, to keep among your toys
Your dreams can lead you anywhere; don’t be afraid to go
To find the ones that touch your heart and set it all aglow
So study hard and dare to dream; be all that you can be
It’s up to you to choose your path; whatever sets you free
I want you to be happy; to do what brings you joy
And this is all I seek for you, my precious little boy
our boys! 🙂 Get teary eyed just looking at that photo! And now they are first graders. Imagine!
How beautiful your lyrics are! And how precise is the description of feelings parents experience seeing their children off to school for the first time when they have to say good-bye to their childhood.