From the very first smile,
A few weeks old at the time,
Only just a bit of wind,
I was told by those who know,
But he and I knew better.

From the very first time,
He fell asleep in my arms,
Safe and warm and content,
I was forever his.
From the first time he crawled,
From the door to me,
And when he lifted himself up,
With concentration on my knee.
From the first time he held my hand,
And tried to walk along with me,
Doing his best to keep upright,
I was forever his daddy.