Pap’s Little Shadow
 

We were there when he arrived,

To see his little face and hear his first cries.

I held him first and truly loved him so,

Then handing him to Pap hating to let go.

Once Pap held him that was it,

The bond that grew between them never quit.

I’ve never seen a bond grow so quick or so tight,

Gluing them together that very first night.

He’s like a Little Shadow that is always near,

He was Pap’s answer to Pap’s nightly prayer.

Following his Pap as he goes to and fro,

Never leaving his side and Pap having him in tow.

 Watching them together fills my heart with joy,

Seeing this strong old man and sweet little boy.

He would rather be with his Pap than anyone,

Whether Pap is relaxing or Pap is having fun.

These two are stuck together tighter than any glue.

Where you see one you always see the two.

Pap takes him everywhere and everyone knows,

That everyday their together the tighter that bond grows.

Pap’s Little Shadow fills Pap’s heart with such delight,

Changing his world from dimness and makes everything so bright.

The love that grew between these two is so beautiful and rare,

Pap and his Little Shadow go off together everywhere.

They’ll always be together of this you can be sure.

For there is no better medicine and no better cure.

Than to have his Little Shadow following his Pap around.

Nothing could make them happier for they are truly bound.

Written with Love,

Bonnie Johnson-May