First Born

I got the news

yesterday afternoon
Nine months from now

the baby's due

She thinks I'm scared

I think she's right
My life is changing

but I see the future getting bright

I'm gonna be a dad

to a little boy or girl
I understand what my dad meant
When he said I was his only world

I can only hope

I'm as good as he
But at the same time
I pray my cihld doesn't end up like me

I've helped raise a few

In my 23 years
I've never been this nervous
I've never had this fear

Will I be a good father

they all tell me "yes"

Luckily I have a good mother

to help me with the rest