Love to Dad

Dad, you mean the world to me.

Without you I'd be lost.

Fond memories you have given

of  what a Dad should be.

Always present, invested and caring.

Support and love given unconditionally.

To follow your example means

to work hard every day,

live life with integrity

and act responsibly.

Tough love there was as a teen

balanced with rewards.

You took  the time to raise me right

with help from your loving wife.

Direct and brutally honest

sometimes painfully so.

Never do I doubt your stance

when it comes to what you believe.

Though rough and gruff as you may be you have a soft side too.

Special moments we have shared

ingrained in memory.

Respected like no other

your equal I have not found.

Grounded by your guidance

you're an anchor in Life's rough sea.

I love to see your face light up

when I walk in the room.

You're glad to see me when I visit, that you cannot hide.

The love I feel for you in turn

no words can describe.

Thank you, Daddy, for being you

and loving me so well.

So proud I am to be your daughter,

your loving baby girl.