Almost a Father-By Frances Ayers
No legal ties to bind us,no shared blood in our veins.
Yet I call you father,in many many ways.
If soothing words can dry a tear,and love can ease the way.
When difficult times assault,I know you’ll always stay.
You’ve helped me travel down a path of unfamiliar roads.
So many lessons I have learned ,by stories you have told.
During fearful times you’ve held my hand and told me I am strong.
You’ve shared my joy,and pain alike and gladly came along.
So richly blessed is how I feel,I’ve had you by my side.
My gratitude is not enough,It’s something I can’t hide.
As time goes on, and life slows down,and one day you are gone.
I’ll think of all the ways you’ve helped me and I’ll carry on.
Jun 29, 2010
Jun 29, 2010 at 1:34 PM UTC
Almost a Father-By Frances Ayers
No legal ties to bind us,no shared blood in our veins.
Yet I call you father,in many many ways.
If soothing words can dry a tear,and love can ease the way.
When difficult times assault,I know you’ll always stay.
You’ve helped me travel down a path of unfamiliar roads.
So many lessons I have learned ,by stories you have told.
During fearful times you’ve held my hand and told me I am strong.
You’ve shared my joy,and pain alike and gladly came along.
So richly blessed is how I feel,I’ve had you by my side.
My gratitude is not enough,It’s something I can’t hide.
As time goes on, and life slows down,and one day you are gone.
I’ll think of all the ways you’ve helped me and I’ll carry on.
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