My Dad, My Hero

I dedicated the following poem to my biological father, in my memoir, where I describe the bond I had with my dad....before I was placed into foster care. 

As I wrote my memoir, I searched for my dad only to discover he had passed away years before.  But I was content that his transition was without malice, he died of natural cause. 

My Dad, My Hero

when my days seem dark as night, Daddy
and my spirit is low
I think of all the good time we had
and night becomes a rainbow!

Daddy

I had no doubt that you could abundantly
educate, feed me or quench my thirst

you taught me how to be a lady

you taught me how to drive
you said never act shady
and you taught me how to strive

when my days seem dark as night

and my spirit is low
I think of all the good times we had
and night becomes a rainbow!

when I gave into temptation and did wrong

you taught me how to be strong
when I was choosing the wrong kind of fella
you always said, “Princess! You can do even better!”

and Dad, despite all the pain

you went through in this world because
you are a “Brother,”
you still taught me that true love has no color!

I will die loving you

when my days seem dark as night

and my spirit is low
I think of all the good times we had
and night becomes a rainbow!

I think of all the good times we had Daddy

and night becomes a rainbow!

                     - p. 9
                        

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