Not Just A Father
Not just a father was he
But a daddy and a friend
Even when he punished me
The purpose had an end
He traded away his youth
Worked hard day and night
Dedication revealing truth
To raise his children right
One of the last of a generation
Of fathers tough and true
Earned our respect and admiration
Like good role models do
His time on earth has ended
And although I'm empty and sad
Wounds are somehow mended
With loving memories of my dad
bforibus commented on Not Just A Father
09-09-2009
ravensaflight commented on Not Just A Father
08-23-2009
The true philosopher and the true poet are one, and a beauty, which is truth, and a truth, which is beauty, is the aim of both.
Ralph Waldo Emerson, American Poet (1803-1882)
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