"Two Of Him"

I want two of him.

I want the one who will continually make me proud as he grows and matures in front of me.  The one who will find his way in the world, and become an interesting, empathetic and accomplished adult. The one who will fulfill the immense potential for good that he has within him.  The one who will meet and fall in love with an amazing person that both understands him and embraces all that he is, without conditions.  The one who will blossom into a caring, patient father who remembers how important his own childhood was to him and how much he can mean to his own kids.  The one who will care passionately about things beyond his comfort zone and who won't be afraid to pursue them.

I want the one that is set to play.

I want another who will forever love me unconditionally. The one who won't judge me or work to find my faults. The one who will hug and kiss me without self-consciousness.  The one who will cherish being at my side just because I'm his father. The one who wants to explore the world with me, whether we're in the backyard or across the country. The one who continually reminds me what is truly vital in my own life.  The one who confides in me without fear of judgment or repercussion.  The one who makes me feel like I've accomplished something important and amazing no matter what I do with the other aspects of my life.

I also want the one that is set to pause.

While all pauses eventually yield to the future, each is waiting to become a brand new pause.

And I plan to embrace them all.
 
Denny DelVecchio