My Father I Love Thee

My father is dead and gone but he continues to remain, though not in skin bone and flesh; but in me within me, and in my heart, that only I can feel and see eternally; I revere him and hold him in high esteem and bow to him though I don't see him physically; He brought me up as a child with all care and love That only a mother c'd possibly give; and was a pole star at that stage of my life; and later in my boyhood and youth He took up the role of a friend-philosopher and guide An awesome guiding force that molded me to what I am today, a man disciplined and educated And one who respects elders their words and advice Love children and respect women And lead a life not entirely to myself and my family but a life of some use to the society in general and the down-trodden in particular; My father eternally lives within me and though dead and gone physically lingers to live within me an enduring loving and affectionate guiding force A beacon of light ! I salute thee my father on this day The Father's day and seek your blessings For me and my family to live in peace and fortitude and be of help to others in society and the country, that you taught me I should!