Father

FATHER

My father - my ever faithful rock
how I love you so
I think of my life as your daughter
and all you did to help me grow.

Realise the impact that you've had
your words of wisdom on my life
through times of joyous laughter
and days clouded by strife.

Dad how I adore you
and admire all you do
but what is most important
is how I respect you
through and through.

I stand here now today
times of adversity a distant sea
I hope that you are proud and pleased
of the qualities you see in me.

There just seems so much to say
one wonders where to start
as a daughter I could not ask for more
you have inspired and touched my heart.

I remember a timeline of help
fishing trips, rugby games that we watched
and one can not forget
the boxing matches that you boxed.

Do you remember the colourful conversations
dinnertime talks of sex
Dad you always took this in your stride
one of the things that I loved best.

I look in the mirror often
and smile at the fact
that when I look in the mirror often
I see you looking back.

Dad because of you
I entered the arena of life
with self respect and self esteem
a belief in true love
and the freedom to dream.

You are more sensitive than you show
but I see you dad
and I know.

I try to honour what you have done
by being the best parent I can be
thanks for being my friend
being human
and a wonderful father to me...X