When I first entered the world,
                                                          you were there.

                                                When I made my first step,
                                                          you were there.

                                                When I first spoke,
                                                          you were there,

                                                My first day of school,
                                                          you were there.

                                                My first car,
                                                          you were there.

                                                My first girl-friend,
                                                          you were not there,
                                                          “Thank God!” smile

                                                When I first faced the world,
                                                          you were there.

                                                My first job,
                                                          you were there.

                                                My first jail experience,
                                                          you were there.

                                                When all others turned their backs,
                                                          you were there.

                                                When my world was confused
                                                          and my future a question of though
                                                          you were there.

                                                You’ve always been there
                                                          when I needed you
                                                          and,
                                                I need you right now to know
                                                          I LOVE YOU
                                                          and wish you a very
                                                         HAPPY NEW YEAR......