So much in our lives, you have taught us
And through your pains, you have showed us the light
The love that you give, it surrounds us
The true power shines through with full might
No pain was too much for your soul
You tried not to show how it would feel
Swallow your agony, turn the tears to a laugh
So quickly you could help someone heal
You’ve showed that when people do wrong
To forgive them and to carry on
To keep a smile on your face and be strong
Then all that once went wrong, will be gone
Your wisdom surpasses your years
You’re a teacher, a father and friend
Through you, we’ve learnt to confront our fears
So now, through god, good wishes to you we send
How can we tell you that in every way
In everything, and in everyday
Of how proud we are to say you’re ours
Of how these seeds, you planted, have flowered
From what we are, to what we will be
Together we will walk for eternity
Love it happens for as long as it takes
Yet love from daughters to a father is a bond that never breaks.
May 1st, 2006 at 4:13 pm
Thanks for this amit!
May 2nd, 2006 at 8:21 am
Anytime!
It’s an absolutely beautiful poem, do you want to share with people the inspiration for this poem?
May 2nd, 2006 at 7:49 pm
yep…as you can deduce, the poem was written for my dad. It was actually written when my dad passed away, and i read it out at my dads funeral. Even though its painful to read, it never the less gives me courage. Reminding me that even when i was so at a loss, i managed to stand in front of a crowd of people at my fathers funeral and deliver this poem!
And here it is for all of you u.l.c’s (unlimited choicers)to read. enjoy!
May 2nd, 2006 at 11:04 pm
Thank you kavita, I truly appreciate the amount of courage it must have taken for you to share that wish us!! xxxx
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