AMARI'S PRAYERS

I wasn't ready to be a dad when I had you
When I was in that room
And the nurses started rushing through
I knew it was an emergency, but I thought I wouldn't meet you
Then I saw your little face and I was filled up with gratitude
My mini me
Everyone knows I was always calling you Amari
It means strength
And you need strength in your army
I've seen things that tried to harm me
Or scar me
So as long as I can protect you
You can always call on me
Getting along with your mum is kinda hard
I thought you would find it difficult having two yards
But you've been calm
So that's double the love
Double the birthdays
Double the cake, double the presents and double the games
Double the Christmas
And double the play
Means you gotta have double the energy so make sure you stay awake
Heroes Need Saving and I've been saved
You know your dad always has time to see your face
Your imagination running crazy when you're playing
I love how you get along with Adonai it's amazing
Your dad is happy with her that's the main thing
I love seeing you smile it's contagious
But stop smiling at these strangers
I'm tryna tell you something serious but you make me smirk
In this mad world I can't stop you from getting hurt
But I'll teach you to learn
Please come to me about your concerns
I'll shower you with love and those positive words
A year and a bit in
I'm at Uncle Brennan's crib
Telling Auntie Ama
He's still not speaking
She knows a lot about kids
She told me Kumar just leave it
Now look at you, you don't stop speaking
When you do you're always a genius
I thought I wouldn't have feelings
I was scared I didn't know the reason
I thought I wouldn't be a attached
And I thought I would be seething
Thought how can I love you if I don't know the meaning
Cos I wasn't even there to hear your heart beating
How you already four
I remember when you was born
I cut your cord
I remember what you wore
Now I'm hearing you snore
J'adore
Praise the Lord
Reassurance when I wasn't sure
But now I'm sure
I'm sorry if you feel you won't get the same father as your siblings
But I'll try my best to stay consistent
Getting anything you want on your wish list
You was due on tenth but you came the morning before Christmas
That's how You was gonna stubborn
You so dramatic making something out of nothing
I love human you're becoming
Cooking me my favourite food in your toy oven
And I love it
You're probably gonna be a manager cos you're so bossy
The milestones I share with you
Your first nappy
Your first steps
Your first wee in your potty
I gotta be careful cos everything you see me do you try to copy
I want you to know I'll always love you
You're surrounded by loving aunties and uncles
My house is your house so come through
How you brighten up my day is beautiful what a son do
Amari this is my prayer for you over your life
I pray everything you do you try
I pray you have the drive
I pray you're intelligent and wise
I pray you're loving and kind
I pray you always remember to be divine
KS
Dear God, thank you for my dad's life