My Hero, My Champion

With a smile that he always wore
I remember him as so tall
His sense of humor so genuine
The love in his heart never small

Such a beautiful man
Easy going and fun
The things he would get into
Would leave mom quite undone

He trained beagles 
So there were puppies galore
I’d sit amongst them
So many kisses in store

Long walks on the farm
The dogs running ahead
Gave me my love of nature
And my curiosity always led

We’d sit on the front porch
Long talks we would have
I cherish these times
That I spent with my dad

Not lectures but questions
Were his favorite start
So he could help me explore
What was stored in my heart

Even when young I could see in his eyes
The love that he had for me
Like I was his prize
He made me feel special and I wanted to please
I never passed up a moment to sit on his knees

My hero, my champion
The companion I had
And I was so blessed
To call him my dad
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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Strand Avatar
February 20, 2009 at 7:35 AM
A tribute that oozes with your love in every line Laurie.Rgds Brian & thanks for your welcome comments
Byrd Avatar
February 13, 2009 at 8:42 AM
Last night I was sitting in a hospital room with my daughter (thirty-something). She is recovering from surgery. I settled in a chair to spend the night, and, as she turned the light off, she said, "I love you Daddy." That little phrase sang itself through my heart and into my soul. It echoed through the halls of my history. I then heard it going on to my father and my grandfather and my great grandfather.. four little words that connected us all. Most of The Big Thicket is gone now.
Ingle Avatar
January 24, 2009 at 10:18 PM
I miss my daddy too. Nice writing... Love it...Keep up the great writing sugar....Lawrence in Lou. Ky.
Rhinem Avatar
January 8, 2009 at 7:05 PM
"Another Very Beautiful Write As Your Last~Precious Laurie Ginn!"~There is so much love inside of You~I could feel it moving my soul, beginning in your last write and continuing here! Your Father, sounds as if He is/was a very wonderful man-and an even more magnificent father! "Beautiful, sincere and heart-felt write dear lady!~"Love & Warmth Again To You & Your Loves, John!":)
Bolton Avatar
January 7, 2009 at 8:13 AM
Very nicely done . . . The pride and love showed through in every line of this tribute to your dad . . . Thank you for commenting on my stuff also . . .
Reynolds Avatar
January 7, 2009 at 4:51 AM
You are a very lucky girl indeed. I never had a father, only a sperm doner, and a psycho step-dad. you are very blessed, love, Kristin
Gass Avatar
January 6, 2009 at 10:25 AM
This is such a beautiful write, Laurie, both in form and sentiment! What a wonderful dedication to your Dad! A touching tribute. GBY. Love, Robin
Higgins Avatar
January 6, 2009 at 8:00 AM
This is so well written and the love of your dad comes through very much. Great job on this piece.
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