My little lamb, so fast to stray,

A father's heart, it knows the way.

Through darkest nights, a constant fear,

The #Shepherd's voice, may you hold dear.

His staff, a guide, His rod, a shield,

On bended knee, my soul revealed.

Before the icons, candles gleam,

A father's hope, a childhood dream.

The Pascha light, a promise bright,

To lead you home, with all my might.

The #Churches echo, ancient praise,

Through all your days, His loving gaze.

From cradle soft to youthful stride,

May Christ our God, forever guide.

And when you fall, as mortals do,

The Good Shepherd, will see you through.

#Fatherhood #OrthodoxChristian