A Tribute To Dad

When kids my age were searching for
Heroes, the likes of Roy Rodgers,
Gene Autry, Hoppy and John Wayne
I already had my idol.
A hero is supposed to be
Courageous and strong and favored
By god. This description aptly
fit father then as a youngster
And today on this special day.
And when he died some years ago
A light was extinguished within
My soul leaving a darkened void
Where once my action hero, dad
Was surely the best of them all.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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Matthew Avatar
June 19, 2011 at 3:36 PM
thanks for this.
Taylor Avatar
June 19, 2011 at 8:59 AM
Awesome tribute, Al. Your Dad would be proud. Kudos to you. God bless and have a great week. Ralph
Mehta Avatar
June 19, 2011 at 7:41 AM
Lovely and touchy dedication and tributes to your dad, Albert
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