My Dear Father
Man of honor midst meekness' valor
Young-looking always yon aging ardor...
Dear Father fulfills life-building zest
Enabling each family member to do fullest best
Anchoring home very well along God's love and grace
Rearing and nurturing us, his children for triumph's race...
Father with integrity's glow radiates against hopelessness' attack
Allowing his cheerful spirit to pervade, prevailing upon serenity's pack
Training us for victorious achievements with supplication and prayer-aid
Hoisting our faith toward trust in the Lord, defying doubts of skeptical raid...
Ever-living in my heart, his legacy does reign, influencing my reaching-out flight
Reverberating his ministerial accomplishments I yearn to extend with grateful delight.
Dedicated to my ever-dearest Daddy; and likewise to my spiritual father, my Pastor.
Ephesians 6:4 And, ye fathers, provoke not your children to wrath: but bring them up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord.
June 1, 2026
3rd place, "Father" Poetry Writing Contest
Sponsored by Silent One; judged on 6/20/2026
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