For my Dad

Just a poem to say thanks. Despite all my classic teenage stupidity, he's really awesome.

He stroked my face,

So I hid it.

He reached my heart,

So it  I chose to cloak.

He pierced my soul,

So I sold it.

He provoked my emotions,

So I refused to feel them.

He bettered my life,

 So I decided to take it.

He reasoned with me not to,

So I let him win.

I opposed him when I need not,

He stayed solid in his affection as a rock.

I hated him when he only showed love,

But love is what he never lost.

My own course I chose to take,

But he forgave my youthful mistakes.

When I told him how much I hated him,

He expressed his love for me.

I needed him when I did not know it,

What greater father could there be?

Reviews

[Wolfwind]

A beautiful piece of poetry you've got there. Fathers play an important role in our lives, even if at times they don't see eye to eye, or at times are more distant than a hand's touch. In anycase, we always will have them in our hearts.

Thanks for sharing such a touching poem.

Aaron - Wolfwind

[Jazz Newport Green]

I'd say thank you, but I guess the credit goes to my pa. : ) I'm glad you liked it. Thanks for your review, enjoy your day, byyyye!