My Dad My Hero

As I wonder the love that I saw in his eyes,

An angel’s love, given without compromise....

I recall many a times that he stood by my side,

And prodded me on with great pride.

His voice ever confident, firm and yet fair,

Always speaking with patience, tenderness and care.

The power and might of his hands was so sure

I knew there was nothing we couldn't endure.

It's true, a few others provided insight,

Yet, he laid the foundation that kept me upright.

To me, he's the grandest of men to have lived on this earth,

Although he's not royal by stature or birth.

I remember the many times he wiped the tears from my face

And felt the strength of his arms, when he held me in his embrace

His discipline seemed harsh at times, and his words may have been strong

But it wasn't because he was cruel, was because I did somethin wrong

The times we shared together, were more than I can recall

To have him the moments I did, was better than not knowing him at all

I had the greatest father, a child could ever have on earth

He has been my hero, guide & closest friend from my birth

He's a man of great dignity, honor and strength.

His merits are noble, and of admirable length.

He's far greater than all other men that I know,

He's my Dad, he's my mentor, my friend and hero

Sometimes I find him too nagging, sometimes sober

Sometimes his silence & patience kills me when I’m in anger

I don’t have the guts to go up to him & tell him how much I love him

But 1 thing’s sure, I so wish I can be the father he was to me, to make life a hymn