“What makes you a man is not the ability to make a child, it’s the courage to raise one”

my dad

You may have thought I didn't see,

Or that I hadn't heard,

Life lessons that you taught to me,

But I got every word.

Perhaps you thought I missed it all,

And that we'd grow apart,

But Dad, I picked up everything,

It's written on my heart.

Without you, Dad, I wouldn't be

The person I am today.

You built a strong foundation

No one can take away.

I've grown up with your values,

And I'm very glad I did.

So, here's to you, dear father,

From your forever grateful kid.