Christopher

As a child you have taught me patience,
Generosity, faith and truth.
You've taught me the art of selflessness,
And the right paths to choose.

You have raised me even higher
Than I ever thought I'd be.
I am a far, far better person
Since I first held you close to me.

You are my life, you are my treasure,
My hope, my heart, my joy.
You are my wellspring of happiness.
You are my Beautiful Boy.

D. E. Shiveley

©2004

Beautiful Boy

Lyrics and Music by John Lennon

(I salute his genius)

Close your eyes
Have no fear
The monster’s gone
He’s on the run and your mama’s here

Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful
Beautiful boy
Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful
Beautiful boy

Before you go to sleep
Say a little prayer
Every day in every way
It’s getting better and better

Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful
Beautiful boy
Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful
Beautiful boy

Out on the ocean sailing away
I can hardly wait
To see you come of age
But I guess we’ll both just have to be patient
’cause it’s a long way to go
A hard row to hoe
Yes it’s a long way to go
But in the meantime

Before you cross the street
Take my hand
Life is what happens to you
While you’re busy making other plans

Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful
Beautiful boy
Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful
Beautiful boy

Before you go to sleep
Say a little prayer
Every day in every way
It’s getting better and better

Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful
Beautiful boy
Darling, darling, darling
My beautiful Chris.