Dad

I wrote this about my Dad. He really is the best person I have ever known

You were the one that taught me how to read.
You're not with me often but somehow always know what I need.
You taught me how to tell time.
You taught me the value of a dime.

You taught me how to get a job and keep it.
You taught me never to tell lies or secrets.
You taught me to stay strong when I feel weak.
You taught me to go after absolutely everything I seek.

You taught me the truth behind boys and games.
Without you in my life today , I doubt I would be the same.

Because...

When I feel left out or all alone.
you are my favorite person , my second home.
Thought it was normal for my mom and dad to constantly fight.
Soon you told me that it just wasn't right.

You left within a matter of a day.
I was so scared, I didn't have much to say.
It was like that for awhile , I'm not even going to lie.
because without you in the house all I did was cry.

Mom gave up hope and didn't really care.
she didn't let you see us at first and it really wasn't fair.
She wasn't there for me , which made me grow up fast.
I felt so unhappy , felt like I was hiding behind a cast.

The small cramped apartment is all you could afford.
With you cracking jokes and playing games , we never got bored.
We would tell you about our month , our week and our day.
No matter how concerned or worried you'd let me know we were okay.

Giving hugs and your love letting us know things didn't change.
Even when we missed you and everything felt strange.
Introducing us to new traditions and new homes and places.
Helping us live behind four walls , showing us new faces.

Every Sunday you'd attempt at a home cook dinner.
It didn't matter to us what you made , you were our winner.
We are so much a like , I get everything from you.
You always gave me options , you never made me choose.

I looked forward to every weekend spent with you.
Bragged to all my friends at all the things me and Connor got to do.
You taught me all the things I needed to know.
Whether it was a life lesson or the simple task of letting the jerk go.

One day you looked at me and said
"I always keep a room for you in my house , you'll always have YOUR bed"
I'm fully grown now , and I finally see.
You gave up a lot , for my brother and me.

You are the greatest father , even if I mostly talk to you on the phone.
Faith , courage , love , and strength is something that you have always shown.
I knew it wasn't easy , It was probably the hardest thing to do.
but you are my super hero , there is nothing you have to prove.

I love you.