For Cameron Happy Birthday

 I Remember

I remember when this curious little being came along

You made my heart burst with joy

I remember your little habits; put me off chicken Korma for a time

I remember us both chuckling till it hurts

I remember the time you covered your face in cream

Two little eyes blinking out at me saying look at me.

I remember telling you a tale

The curious case of the goosegog under the bum fluff tree.

I remember the way you made me remember, what we often forget as adults

The beauty of life and love all around,

Reconnecting with the great mother.

We danced with the green man once again.

I remember I could not stop crying when I saw you in the school play

As proud a man you will ever see, that’s me.

I remember seeing your fantastic exam results

All that work you put in coming home to roost.

I remember you standing on picket line with me

You stood with me as scabs went bye

I remember the look on your face

When you watched me speak, in front of thousands,

You are my son, my inspiration.

I remember I called you my little fella

6 foot + but my little fella you will always be.

Thank you for bringing joy and hope

Into my world

My wonderful son Cameron

Martin Hickman©November 2014