"MY SON, EAGLE"
Bear to Eagle Version
I remember when you started out – it happened way back when
You were only eight years old -- you were a Bear back then.
At first you were uncertain if you could learn the skills
The knot tying and swimming, they just gave you the chills.
But when you saw the older boys and all that they could do,
From pitching tents to shooting guns -- you knew that was for you.
Almost before I knew it, you had crossed over the bridge,
And started camping on your own – now one of those older kids.
So step by step and badge by badge, you climbed along the trail.
You learned to hike and shoot and ride, you even learned to sail.
You worked so hard to understand the law and then the oath,
As you began to live by them, I marveled at your growth.
With all the things you’ve done and learned, you’ve seen what it’s about,
You have reached the mountain’s peak, there is no room for doubt.
And now that you have reached the top; and you’ve passed every test,
The mighty Eagle soars back down, to teach and lead the rest.
I’ve watched you go up through the ranks and turn from boy to man.
There are no words to tell you son, how very proud I am.
You were only eight years old -- you were a Bear back then.
At first you were uncertain if you could learn the skills
The knot tying and swimming, they just gave you the chills.
But when you saw the older boys and all that they could do,
From pitching tents to shooting guns -- you knew that was for you.
Almost before I knew it, you had crossed over the bridge,
And started camping on your own – now one of those older kids.
So step by step and badge by badge, you climbed along the trail.
You learned to hike and shoot and ride, you even learned to sail.
You worked so hard to understand the law and then the oath,
As you began to live by them, I marveled at your growth.
With all the things you’ve done and learned, you’ve seen what it’s about,
You have reached the mountain’s peak, there is no room for doubt.
And now that you have reached the top; and you’ve passed every test,
The mighty Eagle soars back down, to teach and lead the rest.
I’ve watched you go up through the ranks and turn from boy to man.
There are no words to tell you son, how very proud I am.
-- © 2005, 2007 Suzanne A. Lentchner
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