BEYOND CRUSH

This a poem for our Dads with "collaborative verses" from my students who wrote poems for their DADS since Father's Day in our country is on June 16, 2024. Daddy dearest, you're my first ever loving human fortress always a hero, affirming my being as God's gift directing, driving me toward victory... Dad, in storms and trials you're my cover you keep me in your arms, making me feel better all you want for me is to do well and spiritually prosper. You help me everyday teaching me to walk God's way to enjoy in the ministry, as in His will, I stay. (Daniel) Dad, you are my security from harm along your sweetness and firmness serving as my shield while shouldering responsibilities midst life's challenges. (Anthony) Dad, you're a refuge from calamities providing our home a place of protection with your kindness, compassion, and wisdom enabling me to face obstacles with steadfast courage. (Jared) Dad, your love and faith assure me with calm joy as well as constant peace filling up my soul with warm sunshine... your instilled enabling makes me handle whatever comes my way. (Enzo) Papa, in your prayer's fervency your love abounds guiding me toward God's light... thankful I am for your help so I can write my own story surely incomplete without your presence. (Dorothy) Papa, grateful I am for the strength of your love a reminder that I'm never truly alone indeed, with your care and nurture I find the courage to face the unknown. (Keilah)