Carbon Copy

Don't expect your child, to become your carbon copy,

He may dance to a different beat, be it work or hobby.

You may be a studious nerd, he an athletic hunk, 

You may prefer country music, to his rock and punk.

Don't let the weight of expectations, chip away at his life,

To hope, that he follows in your footprints, is just not right.

Let him explore his passions, let him repeat mistakes, 

Let him give exams, that are prestigious and high stakes.

His constitution is different, you have to give him space,

Let him decide for himself, how he wants to win this race.

Let him stumble and fall, as long as his intentions are right, 

He'll rise up again and again, and will put up a good fight.

 

I'm glad you put some pressure, to ensure a carbon copy, 

In matters of values and morals, one cant afford to be sloppy.