Father's Day

In the tapestry of life, woven with care

You’ve been the thread, always there

A Grandpa, a mentor, a guiding light

In your embrace, everything feels right

My father’s absence, a void so deep

But your love filled it, a promise to keep

With every lesson, each word so wise

You’ve shaped my world, opened my eyes

From fishing trips to stories told

You gave me treasures, more precious than gold

Your hands, so strong, your heart so kind

In you, a true father I did find

Respect and love, I hold for you

In every action, in all I do

Thank you, Grandpa, for stepping in

For being my hero, my closest kin

Your guidance, your patience, your endless care

In every moment, I felt you there

Today, I honor the man you’ve been

A father in every sense, through thick and thin

So, on this Father’s Day, I celebrate you

With a heart full of gratitude, pure and true

Thank you, Grandpa, for all you are

My father in spirit, my shining star

My Grandpa stepped in to replace my father. He has been there for me as a father would throughout my life; helping me to pay my rent, being there for me like a father would, teaching me how to change a tire, giving me advice and modeling a healthy relationship, and more. Anyone that knows us, knows he feels the same. It's upsetting to a lot of my family members, but that's something I've learned to deal with, and him as well. When his time comes, it will be like I have lost a parent, rather than a grandfather. He is the only person in my life that has shown me he loves me unconditionally. He's loved me during my bad and good times. He saw promise in me when no one else did. Six years ago, he was the last person I knew that loved and supported me. Without him, I wouldn't be where I am today. Today, is Father's Day. For me, it's a day to recognize my grandfather. If he is still alive when/if I get married, he will be the one to walk me down the aisle. In a wheelchair or with a cane, I don't care. If he is no longer with us, (he is almost 89 years old!) he will be with me in ashes.

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