Unbroken

For a second I didn't recognize
The face that grew from boy to man before my eyes
The lines are hard, the beard is thick, and the scars might play a trick
But the savage jaw clenched, baby chin, and flood of memories rushes in

At the time our lives seemed like a daily rerun state
Like nothing that we did could bring us to a better place
We punched the clock, worked all day, and made jokes about low pay
And watched some screens, and drank some drinks
And set alarms and got some winks then ...

On, keep pushing on, past complaints unspoken
Hurt but unbroken
On, keep pushing on, to the new day
On, keep pushing on, like a wheel with a spoke bent
Hurt but unbroken
On, keep pushing on, to the new day

I think back and second guess the choices I have made
I wonder how I could've won the games we plated
Had less guitars, a smaller place and a job with slower pace
And home each weekend, playing catch and walking dogs a better dad
Now I bet you're facing crises like the ones I had
And you want to make the moves to end up better than your dad
And I have some thoughts, want to help, but if I'm honest with myself
It's up to you to make the calls, enjoy your wins, lear from your falls