How can I rip poetry from my soul for you? You are part of me and so is your poetry , rooted deep within my being I cannot put that emotion into words The best that I can do is tear out a raw, quivering, ****** lump of feeling You are my rock, my strength, my laugh, my goodness, my caring, All of the good things that I am You are my love, immovable, everlasting You are my security and protection The roughness of you in my memory,the scent in my nostrils, Your face always before my eyes You are my father, even though you are not You loved me Even though you didn't have to You are gone and God, the price I would pay For one laugh or smile One word of good cheer or uplifting One story Or one joke. I love you