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Happy Fathers Day

He is the one cherished by the child,
The beloved within a mother’s heart,
A man whom loves without set conditions.
Loyalties champion of human compassion,
Behold the strength holding his family together,
The man we call father.
Tolerance’s whispering voice of conscious choice,
Endurance’s rock soiled shoulder to cry upon, if
The troubling world becomes more than innocence
Kindred can bare alone.
Our leaning post that stands strong against the
Storms of reality, and shelters us beneath his
Devotional umbrella, amercing, merging the
Family within loves perfect embrace,
This man we call father.
In tenderness’s loving, he cradles the fragile,
Nourishing the delicate hearts that this man
Holds most near and dear unto him, by toils
Unconditional commitment, to waver is not
An option, but thrive, achieve and succeed is
The creed given by he, the man we call father.
Bold of heart, the living embodiment of faith,
Hopes everlasting light at the end of the
Black tunnel, yet he holds our hands tightly
Together always, until we all emerge safe
At the other side and bask in sunshine
Of loves flame, that he provides,
This man known simple as father.
Precious treasures these spirits belonging
To this man, father, grandfather, husband,
And friend, so much does he mean to us,
This gentle being, for whom we all cherish
And love, this man known as father.
One special day a year, we give him thanks,
Not with a tie, or shirt, or any other token
Will do for he, but a hug or kiss is more
Valuable to him, this man known as father.
His hair maybe turning grayer,
Wrinkles of worry are showing on his ageless face,
But to us he shall always remain the timeless,
Happy father’s day, to this man simply known
As father.

BY: CHERYL ANNA DUNN
Copyright © | Year Posted 2015

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July 15, 2015 at 11:01 PM
Cheryl, I know I go long whiles without posting poems. But, it makes me sad when others do it... I hope to read a new one from you today. I'm so grateful you took the time to visit my poem. I'm in glee. I can't wait to see what you have cooked up. All of a sudden I wish it was Halloween. I can't wait... :) I wanna read, I wanna read... Please... it better have zombies... Love Linda your FAN
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July 2, 2015 at 12:23 AM
such a beautiful write:) *luv, p.d.
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July 1, 2015 at 11:59 PM
Cheryl my dear friend, if that about Tom then your children were very lucky to have him, you have written this in such a way that it makes father's really shine out, my father was a good Dad but in those days most dad's were so busy working etc. to take time out for the kids, it is so different these days, take care ................Vera..x
Marcum Wong Avatar
June 30, 2015 at 7:26 PM
Cheryl, this is a masterpiece and one of your best ever! I love how you honor all fathers in this beautiful poem. I hope you had a great father.
La France Avatar
June 28, 2015 at 6:24 PM
Cheryl, this is a beautiful poem, father's are such a treasure 7 and thanks for visiting my poem, starry
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June 28, 2015 at 6:19 PM
Hi Cheryl Lovely and priceless i hope you love and cherish more as time does not last forever. Please would you read my poem Love Kids i hope it would make realize how lucky you are, Cheers Chris
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June 24, 2015 at 3:50 PM
beautifully stylized piece, cherl.. you gave it your all for a devotional to your dad.. greeat work!.. huggs
Lamoureux Avatar
June 22, 2015 at 7:57 PM
This is a wonderful tribute!
Callus Avatar
June 22, 2015 at 3:48 PM
An excellent tribute to the universal father. As a father myself I must thank you for these impressive words, Cherl. What better gift than a kiss or hug! All the best. // paul
Nunez Avatar
June 22, 2015 at 6:53 AM
Perfect tribute for all fathers, Cheryl. A 7. Hugs! Kim
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June 21, 2015 at 4:46 AM
Excellent. Great tribute to all fathers. You have said it well. Happy father's day. Tfs
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