I wonder who,
will take you to a Brave's game at home
and tell about Andruw Jones.
I wonder who,
will take you to the beach
and laugh as you stare at the girls we meet.
I wonder who,
will take you fishing in your 16th year
and let you finish one of their beers.
I wonder who,
will tell you it's going to be alright
when you and your girlfriend have your first big fight.
I wonder who,
will make fun of your voice and its change
and let you know it's happened to every man.
I wonder who,
will teach you classic rock riffs
and teach you old guys can be hip.
I wonder who,
will tell you it's okay
when you've had a horrible day.
I wonder who,
will tell your mom don't make a fuss
all little boys will learn to curse.
I wonder who,
will watch you high school graduate
and to their alma mater matriculate.
Not me your Uncle,
who's always missed your love
who's life is crushed without your hugs.
who thinks about you every day
who wishes in his life you could stay
who see boys do what boys do
and wonders if one of them is you.
I your uncle can promise this.
I will be in your life if its ever you wish.
You have a shelter that's always near
if in life you face a fear.
My absence was not my choice.
If I could be there we would both rejoice.
I pray one day you find the truth about the truth
and I will help you heal from your misspent youth.