love you dad!

dad,
for all those times i left it unsaid
thankyou
thanks for being there for me,
for showing me the way,
for being patient with me even when i made it difficult for you
for believing in me and encouraging me to dream
and being such an inspiring presence in my life
i feel safe when you are with me
you show me fun things to do
you make my life much better
the best father i know is you
i’m happy you’re my dad
you may have thought i didn't see
or that i hadn't heard life lessons that you taught to me
but i got every word,
perhaps you thought i missed it all and that we'd grow apart
but dad,
i picked up everything
it's written on my heart
without you, dad, i wouldn't be the girl i am today
you built a strong foundation
no one can take away
i've grown up with your values
you are my hero, dad,
you're my secure foundation
when i think of you,
i'm filled with love and fond appreciation
you make me feel protected
i'm sheltered by your care
you're always my true friend
and dad,
when i need you
you're always there
you have a place of honor deep within my heart
you've been my superhero Dad,
right from the very start
you’re like the sun to me
a sure thing,
always there,
beaming light and warmth on my life
whatever is good in me today,
i owe to your wisdom,
your patience,
your strength,
your love
you taught me by example,
as a role model,
how to be my own person,
how to believe in myself,
instructing me without controlling me
even when we disagreed,
you held us together,
so our bond was never broken
i understand what you did for me,
and i am so grateful that i have you as my solid foundation,
my rock.
i admire you,
i love you, my guiding light, my father <3
always love you dad :*