Father Figure

An agonizing decision's consequence 
Has left him second guessing 
Scattered pieces of his heart 
Are cause of two things missing
Two precious littles came into his life
When he began dating their mother
They soon became his pride and joy
And he loved them like no other

Embracing every opportunity
He fufilled that fundamental, paternal role
Selflessly providing a loving foundation 
And helping to raise them as his own
He encouraged them to grow and learn
Through school days and teenage years
He hopes the values he instilled
Provide strength and courage to persevere 

Their relationships have changed direction 
Causing circumstances beyond control
The fatherly bonds that were created
Are not the same as they were before 
That perseverance he instilled
Is now putting his own to the test
Hopefully time matures them both
And they'll see he did his very best

So as this Father's Day comes and goes
He'll console his restless heart
And relinquish the parental role he held
The one he welcomed from the start 
But regardless of the outcome
There'll be an underlying lesson
Every served role in life has purpose
And every ending has it's blessing 

June 21, 2020
Copyright © | Year Posted 2020


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