Beau's News

My son Beau called me a second ago,
At first it was hard to tell.
His voice was shaky and oh so soft
He did not sound too well.

My first words were, "are you ok?"
My heart began to fall
He said , "I think so" . . . "yes . . .
I'm ok . . . there's nothing wrong at all."

"Mom, he said, I've got some news,
Not sure if it's good or bad.
Mom, I just found out today
I'm going to be a dad."

I didn't say a word just then
My mind was in a spin.
My baby boy . . . where did time go
When did your childhood end?

Now if you can, keep up with what
Was going on in my head.
And keep in mind I gave no response
For what he had just said.

Oh my God, is Jeani big enough
To carry a baby of size?
She weighs all of 86 pounds
Oh does she realize.

And oh poor Beau I can only guess
What the next nine months will be.
I love her dearly but tough she's not
Now how tough HE is, we'll see.

There's so much they need to make a home
Oh Lord,so many things.
Diapers, bed, swing and bottles
Oh yeah . . . and wedding rings!

They planned a wedding, one in June
But I know how Beau can be.
He said June but didn't mention the year
Slipped by Jeani but not by me.

Realizing he's still on the phone I say,
"Beau, how does this make you feel?"
He answers, "Mom I'm not quite sure . . .
I guess it doesn't seem real."

In my mind I see his little face,
From oh so long ago.
His precious hands so innocent
My first born, my baby Beau.

I look around this place we were,
We did not have a thing . . .
No diapers, swing, bottles or bed
No . . . not even a wedding ring.

Oh Beau, I'm happy and oh so proud.
For you, I will always adore.
You will make a wonderful daddy
What baby could ask for more?