Arlo The Alligator Boy

Beyond These Walls (From The Netflix Film: “Arlo The Alligator Boy”)

In my youth, mother left me
Father lost his sight, alone to raise me
Day and night, he toiled for me
Hardships were all he knew

In the rain, he worked construction sites
In the snow, he tended others' gardens
Stubbornly raising me up
Though I was proud, yet ashamed

Embarrassed in front of my friends
I turned my back on father once
He knew, but feigned ignorance
For my sake, he didn't call me

Only after becoming an adult, I realized
Father's love and sacrifice
I wished to treat him to a warm meal
Just once, before he departed

Father, I wish you could have opened your eyes
Seen the world and all its wonders
Seen me, your son, just once
And found some happiness

Father, now I understand
Your immense, boundless love
Rest in peace over there
I love you, I'm grateful

Dear father, eternal rest
Be joyful in the heavens
I love you, I'm thankful

Beyond These Walls (From The Netflix Film: “Arlo The Alligator Boy”)

Michael J Woodard

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