I stood beside you on your first new day.
I watched the opening of your eyes of blue.
I saw your mother gaze at you with love
And your father proudly took you in his arms.

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I stood beside you as you slowly grew
And as a child, embraced the world around.
I watched you grow into the man you are:
A man of honour – someone to respect.

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I stood beside you with your lovely bride,
Saw happiness and love upon your face.
With children at your feet, life was good,
And all around could share your pride.

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And now your children are newly launched
To make their way and go from you.
They’ll find both pain and happiness,
And we’ll see their children starting life anew.

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