modified from original posting 6/11/2011
For Years I was afraid of You
But now I know better
You were just protecting what You Loved
From being harmed
I love You for giving Me that hereditary trait
I pray I can stand as strong as long as You have Father
Happy Father's Day
Your Youngest Son
I wrote this for my father for Father's Day some ten or more years ago, sending it pasted inside the card shown above. The card's "Princely" picture captures everything I felt my father stood for during my childhood; guardianship, loyalty, dedication, duty, and all that goes with overseeing a kingdom built from scratch.
My father may not have been a king of royal blood, nor was our home a palace full of material riches, but he was royal in his pride of family. And you couldn't tell him his home was anything but a castle.
Of all the riches he earned for his family, there is one that will never tarnish or lose its value. Respect.
Although he passed away two years ago, and I had many Father's Days prior to enjoy his booming voice, I always return to the Father's Day I gave him this card and poem. For it was on this Father's Day I learned how the love of a child can cause tears to flow down a lionhearted father's cheeks. Tears of true accomplishment for both, father and son.
My father had strongly stood guard long enough to see his son become a righteous and respectful man.
One of the greatest joys of fatherhood is receiving confirmation of love, honor and respect from his child. These I'll never stop showing you Dad.
Enjoy your Gladys Knight "Humble & Faithful Servant"
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