In My Father’s Eyes
In my father’s eyes there is meaning,
Undenying in their reading.
A certainness that’s unmistaken,
Obvious in it’s betaking.
In my father’s eyes there is compassion,
An understanding of extreme fashion.
Gentleness beyond compare,
Warmth within their stare.
In my father’s eyes there is laugher,
Playfulness which to master.
Brightness of a sun,
Mischievous and full of fun.
In my father’s eyes there is love,
Pureness of a dove.
A sparkle and a glow,
That few could ever show.
In my father’s eyes there was life,
A happiness of great height.
But sadly when I go to see,
It’s his picture staring back at me.
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