My Hero

On some days you were father and mother too As an earthly parent, there could be no other you You combed my hair for school and taught me as I grew I struggled with math- but thank God- you knew Our relationship was tested through my teenage years Only unconditional love could take away my fears You taugt me to cook, clean, and keep house Just in case I would someday become a spouse Your love kept me safe and out of harms' way You were shielding and protecting me day by day I never told you how much I enjoyed the stories you told Your jokes were neverending, no matter how old I inherited your smile and your laughter too Your gentle spirit, and meekness, I got that from you We thought that we were poor We were so misguided You were so much more than just our dad You shielded, protected, and you provided You fought that disease as long as you could You never gave up and that was good We laughed and talked until the end I miss you, my hero, my frien