A Tribute To My Father.

My Father

By Mary Carpio

I had the greatest father

a child could ever have on earth

Was the first male face I remember

after my mother gave me birth

I remember the many times

he wiped the tears from my face

And felt the strength of his arms

when he held me in his embrace

His discipline seemed harsh at times

and his words may have been strong

But it wasn't because he was cruel

was because I did a wrong

The times we shared together

were more than I can recall

To have him the moments I did

was better than not knowing him at all.

Dear Papa,

You gave me life the moment you and mama decided to bring me into this world. When I am weak, you kept me strong. When I stumble and fall, you held me up. When I cried, you wiped my tears away. When I was sick, you stayed up all night and took care of me. When I wanted to study, you made sure I get through all the way to college. When I was lonely, you became my best friend. When I was in pain, you medicated me. When I was growing up, you became my teacher. When I was lost, you became my Light. When I needed inspiration, you were my Muse. When I smile, you're happy. When I'm sad, you cry. When I failed in life, You encouraged me. When another hits me, you taught me how not to fight back, but rather prove myself to them. When I was lost in a maze, you found me. When someone call me names, you taught me how to protect my family's name. You taught me how not to use my fist, but use my wit and intelligence. When I didnt know how to Love, my papa, you showed me Love.

and most of all...

You taught me this:-

You taught me how to be a person that you are. A person full of love. A person capable of loving. A person with a gift to another. A person, with a value.

Now that you're gone, The world has lost one of its sunshine that used to shone ever so brightly. Now that you're gone, the birds no longer chirp as happy as they did. Now that you're gone, the violets never bloom.

Now that you're gone Papa, I am never whole. Not anymore. Rest in Peace Papa. You will always be Remembered.

I Love you my Papa.  I Love you.

Always and Forever,

Your Daughter,

Cindy.

In Loving Memory of Papa (12th October 1947 - 31st December 2009)

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