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To My Father

A Poem for Father's Day

By Denise LarkinPublished 3 years ago 1 min read
To My Father
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In honor of a father's love so true,

I'll craft a verse that speaks of you.

A guiding light, a steadfast soul,

Your presence makes our spirits whole.

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With every step you took beside me,

You taught me how to be my pride.

Through trials faced and battles won,

You showed me how to overcome.

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Your hands, so calloused, strong, and kind,

Were always there, a shelter to find.

In your embrace, I found my peace,

A sanctuary that will never cease.

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Your wisdom, like a beacon's glow,

Illuminates the path I go on.

You shared your stories, life's great time,

And taught me lessons to guide me high.

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You stood tall, a pillar of might,

In storms, you shielded with your might.

Your courage echoed in every stride,

Inspiring me to face the tide.

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The laughter we shared, the tears we shed,

Moments cherished within my thread.

Your love, a flame that's burning bright,

Through darkest hours, a guiding light.

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Today, on this special Father's Day,

I bow my head and humbly say,

Thank you, dear father, for all you do and did,

For shaping me into the person I became.

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In your footsteps, I proudly trace,

Hoping to honor your sacred space.

Forever grateful, I'll always be,

For the gift of having you as my father.

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So, here's to you, my hero, my guide,

May joy and love forever reside.

Happy Father's Day, my dearest father,

In my heart, your legacy will be forever.

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About the Creator

Denise Larkin

A writer of a BA with honours (2.1) in Arts & Humanities recently gained a Creative Writing Master's Degree. She writes poetry, fictional short stories, and is the author of the Time to Run series, Darkness and The Non-Human.<aT.

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  • Rachel Steinmetzabout a year ago

    This is so, so beautiful. It is encouraging to see such words for in this generation, there is so much desrespect toward parents. this is so stunning!

  • This was so touching an emotional. A very wonderful tribute to your Father ❤️

  • Babs Iverson3 years ago

    Beautiful tribute!!! Loved it💕❤️❤️

  • Ruth Stewart3 years ago

    A lovely tribute!

  • Jack Ray3 years ago

    Heartfelt and deep.

  • James3 years ago

    Excellent poem about your father.

  • Poker Guy3 years ago

    Beautiful tribute to your father.

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