A Father For Life

A man most loved and hated

For life you cared for after being berated 
A man of honor or whatever
Teaching, telling you things with valor 
  or surrender 
Hide and seek you grow and forget 
Every tear you shed and regret
Relief in your sorrows

Forging a mark in you that follows
On special occasions you missed the same 
  man
Rejoicing or mourning alone 
  like a sandman 

Left under the Sun that churns
In your body that warms and spurns
Feels like you're a hero or "Super"
  when guided
Every step you take, you breathe 
  as molded and guarded!
Copyright © | Year Posted 2026

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May 17, 2026 at 8:25 AM
So men have been misunderstood, especially fathers... we dont help ourselves though sometimes.
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