Thoughts of you come drifting back
Within this heart of mine,
I take a trip to yesterday
Another day in time.
A time when I was growing up,
And you were always there.
Put to the test, you did your best
You handled things with care.
For holding out, not giving in,
When others got their way
For saying no, my strength did grow,
I thank you Dad, today.
To you, I owe so many thanks,
For teaching right from wrong,
For the many lectures you bestowed,
I sing a different song.
I thank you for the sacrifice
Of working every day,
For all you have given in this life,
I’m thanking you today.
For all I am, I owe to you,
You surely led the way.
So many lessons learned in life,
I thank you Dad, today.
Thanks pop… the shoes were big, but sure fit now.
Hiram Abiff
The Widow’s Son
"No man has ever knelt at our altar of Obligation an arose the same man."
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Great sentiments my friend, really.
ReplyDeleteEven though my folks split up when I was entering my teens, my Dad was still there for us kids. Not all my friends were so lucky.
I have had 2 near death events the last dozen years, and my Dad was there for me both times. Many of the actions & sentiments you write about were just as true NOW as they were back then.
Once a kid, always a parent.
Yes, I thank-you Dad today, but most of all...
I love you Dad.
Michael Retherford PM
Linwood Lodge #567