My father has had an amazing influence on my life. He’s raised me to be the person I am today, and I can’t thank him enough for that. I love him, a lot. And I wrote this to try to convey some of the intense feelings of gratitude I have for him, and all that he has done for me and my brothers throughout the years. Thank you, Dad, and Happy Fathers’ Day!
4.6.2011
Honorable man, you truly are.
You built this family from the dirt
A labor of love for those weaker than you.
A beautiful mother, her three rebel boys
Their precious lives you did protect
Your dreams you sacrificed to give us everything
There’s a sadness burning in my heart
I left you lonely, father love
So many things I wished I’d said
I hope that in your mind you knew them true
Holding on to what I’ve got and love,
You made me as a golden son
A love that made me all I am,
And we will rise
So proud and strong you truly are,
I take it with me as a tool.
A gift from father to his eldest son.
You watched over me with eagle eyes,
You brought freedom in my life
My dreams have sprouted and are taking wing
I thank you father,
For loving me
You raised me strong and true, and I love you
I see your life, the way you loved me
My life’s no more the same away from you
I promise you, father, I always will
Stand up for what I love, believe in it
Never lose my values, stand up for the truth.
Oh dear father, I thank you for the years
You spent your life giving for us,
The ungrateful firstborn son, naught but burden.
I thank you father,
For loving me
You raised me strong and true, and I love you
I see your life, the way you loved me
My life’s no more the same away from you.
Your son is growing up, because of you
You’ve shown me true love, made me a strong man.
My life’s a life for love, all thanks to you