To My Father

To My Father

 

Ever since I was little,

You’ve shown me you were there

In case I ever needed you

When life wasn’t playing fair.

 

I can’t imagine life

Without your gentle touch,

And if you left me,

I would miss you very much.

 

You’re the only person

Who’s truly always there

In both good and bad times,

When I’ve shown despair.

 

You’re the only person who

Knows what I’ve been through,

And throughout every hardship

Your friendship has shone true.

 

Through your every guidance,

I’ve grown so strong

For your love has steered me

Away from what is wrong.

 

I will call you my father,

I’ll also call you my friend,

And the love that stands between us

Never will end.

 

-Dr. Zoe L. Simmons

 

Dedicated to my father and all fathers.

 

Published U.S. Legacies June 2003