Hard work is important, as many a father might say
But just as important is the way he acts
The things he shares to large and accepting eyes
The things that make a man who he is
Not power or might, but humbleness, kindness, understating of another’s plight
A man is sometimes taught to be strong and never back out of a fight
I say to my children, what makes a man is how he doesn’t fight
Even when he can, he shouldn’t, with great power comes great responsibility
The power of a father holds all these things and more
To lose control in anger takes a piece of your soul you can never get back
To solve a problem when the other party is unwilling to talk
Is a talent, taking years to hone
There is always common ground if you are willing to see
Before fist fly always offer to talk it out
It doesn’t make you weak but stronger than the biggest bully around
Never lose sight of your dreams but know family comes first
You’ll find they will always support you if you love them in kind
Do not try to keep up with others fortunes, it will always let you down
Learn from their successes and make your own
Above all, remember your family and be kind
Cultivate and support them and watch them grow
These are a few things my father taught whether or not he was always aware
Large accepting eyes always looked up to him
And made him the man he is.
Thanks, Dad.