BIRTHDAY XX: DON MATHIS

From birth to four
was major development.
The tree will grow
as the twig is bent.

Elementary grades
laid the foundation
that led to
your graduation.

Middle-school years –
some were rough.
It meant that you were
growing up.

Teen-age days
have come and gone.
You may think
you’re completely grown.

So now you’re 20
and a married man.
But you can always grow more
than you think you can.

From birth to four,
elementary grades,
middle-school years,
teen-age days –

Now you’re 20,
your childhood has past.
So celebrate the time
with a birthday blast!

Love, Dad

Don Mathis (left) and
his son (right) pose for
IN SEARCH OF FATHERHOOD(R).

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