My First Love

You captured my heart Right from the first instant Strong broad shoulders Toned firm body Lean and so tall To me you seemed a giant In stature and standing But it was the details that got me The small pulsing vein on your temple Your mischievous knowing eyes Paved with tiny crinkles as you smiled They stirred and warmed my soul Your huge leathered hands Capable of so much But mine to hold Your deep gentle voice Every utterance precious You made me believe I was special You made me believe I was beautiful You made me believe I was invincible You protected me You adored me You shaped me I loved you I worshipped you I trusted you I believed you Now you are gone You are far from forgotten I see your legacy in the mirror I hear myself saying your words Doing things you would The apple falls never far from the tree My first love, my daddy