An Ode to Jeremy Hopson at 16

Bright as the sun with a mind sharp as steel,

Laughter that echoes, a joy you can feel.

With his father Jared to guide him through life’s winding course,

He’s becoming a strong man, with intellect as his force.

A thirst for knowledge, a love for the past,

In history and politics, his passions will last.

“Bishop Hopson” they call him, grounded and sure,

Guided by his values, his spirit so pure.

With a heart full of kindness, compassion runs deep,

He carries the burdens of others who weep.

Gentle and caring, his nature is sweet,

A light to the world, and everyone he meets.

In classrooms he’s soaring, with memory so sharp,

An A-student wonder, with many gifts to impart.

More at home with the grown-ups, in thought and debate,

His words cut through nonsense, his stance standing straight.

Out in the wild, with nature his guide,

Through rivers and forests, he conquers with pride.

His voice a strong beacon, in debate he’s supreme,

An orator’s wisdom, a young man’s dream.

Jeremy, at sixteen, you shine like a star,

Your future is bright, you’ll go far, oh so far.

Uncle Andy is proud of the man you’ve become,

With love in his heart for all that you’ve done.”