With every challenge, you stood strong and tall,
A guiding beacon helping through it all.
You gave me tools to build and find my way,
And taught me courage daily, come what may.
To say you merely did your part alone,
Would fail to capture all your heart has shown.
A father's role is not just in a name,
But in his strength, his love, his lasting fame.
As I grew up, our views would disagree,
Yet from your example, I found who I'd be.
You taught me how to think, to care, to strive,
To stand for what is right, to truly thrive.
In all that you've done, you’ve taught me to be,
A better man, a soul that's strong and free.
Now that I have become a father too,
The wisdom that has passed from you.
For all you've given, I am in your debt,
Your guidance shaped the path that I have set.
The lessons learned have formed my very core,
Imparting love and wisdom evermore.
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