Father's Pocket Watch
Wisdom in Ticking Moments
Lyrics
Heading out the door to face the future on my own
Heading into the future alone, leaving childhood home behind.
Fully resigned to leave behind my childhood family home
Fully accepting the decision to leave the family home.
Father smiled, took me aside, looked deep into my eyes
Father shares a moment, looking into the speaker's eyes.
Put his arm around my shoulder, said Son, just a few words to the wise
Father offers wisdom, putting an arm around the speaker.
Now I trust you realize
Highlighting the importance of realization.
That a boy becomes a man when he finally comes to terms
Becoming a man involves coming to terms with one's time and experiences.
With the measure of his own sweet time as the planet twists and turns
Understanding life's twists and turns.
So here's a slice of the same advice my father offered me
Continuing the father's advice, passing it on.
And it represents some common sense, so please listen carefully:
The advice is common sense; a plea for careful listening.
Keep a cool head screwed on straight - think hard before you choose
Keeping a clear mind, thinking before making decisions.
Maintain a gracious dignity whether you win or lose
Maintaining dignity regardless of success or failure.
When other tempers rise in heat, swallow a hasty tongue
Advising restraint when others become angry.
Give friendship every benefit when all is said and done
Valuing friendships, especially in challenging times.
Whenever you feel the need to run a race against the clock
Noticing the importance of time in a race against the clock.
Don't ever forget that we took the time to have this little talk.
Emphasizing the significance of the advice given.
Remember the simple gifts a man is given to understand
Reflecting on simple gifts that help in understanding.
And with that, he pressed his old gold watch
Father gives an old gold watch symbolizing tradition and time.
Deep into the palm of my open hand.
Placing the watch in the speaker's hand as a meaningful gesture.
Now whenever the world spins way too fast and the rush hour never stops
Recalling the fast-paced world, but noting opportunities still exist.
I remember, even though time flies, opportunity still knocks
Time passes quickly, but there are still chances for success.
And the kiss of lady luck waits in between the ticks and tocks
Luck and hope exist in the intervals between moments.
While Hope still springs eternal in the rhythm of my Father's Pocket Watch.
Hope persists in the rhythm of the father's pocket watch.
Well that moment has stayed with me & every word still rings so true
The father's advice remains impactful and true over time.
And as wisdom fashions custom, I have shaped a song to pass along to you:
Turning wisdom into a song to pass on to others.
May Love inspire every choice you make to play your part
Wishing love to guide decision-making.
May hope still spring eternal with each beat of your heart
Hoping for eternal hope with each heartbeat.
May good faith in tomorrow help us all to understand
Encouraging faith in tomorrow for better understanding.
That the gifts of life held sacred can all fit inside the palm of an open hand.
Life's sacred gifts fit in the palm of an open hand.
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