It’s you, Dad

On By Anna EastlandIn Poetry

If there’s a reason 

I can understand

unconditional love,

it’s you, Dad.

If there’s a reason I feel 

that anything is possible

it’s you, Dad.

If there’s a reason I know

that understanding and compassion

matter far more than 

position or wealth,

it’s you, Dad.

If there’s a reason I know 

that gentleness and self-sacrifice

are the signs of true strength

it’s you, Dad.

If there’s a reason I can understand

that God is our merciful Father

who delights in being with us

it’s you, Dad.

Thank you for a life of tenderness.

Thank you for always cheering me on

and protecting my heart.

You will always be my father,

and I’m so glad it’s you, Dad.
  

10 thoughts on “It’s you, Dad”

    1. Ah, thank you so much! I thought of you when I posted it because I know your experience has been more painful, and hoped the contrast would not be hard to read about…You’re so kind to respond so generously! 💕

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