Dad - You have been an extraordinary friend, <br />You were always giving me a helping hand, <br />Your hovering attentiveness soothed my problems, <br />And encouraged me to always take a firm stand. <br /> <br />You were aware of my physical and emotional pain, <br />And helped reduce my fretting and daily fears, <br />Stood at my side when problems seemed unsolvable, <br />With handkerchief in hand, wiping away my tears. <br /> <br />You held my hand and walked with me <br />When the pace was overwhelmed with strife, <br />Instilling a perpetual courage in my mind, <br />Admonishing wrong, teaching the positive aspects of life. <br /> <br />Your wisdom and display of interest and concern <br />Enlightened my life and gave new courage to my heart. <br />You never appeared to be weary, just standing by, <br />Quietly assuming your responsibility - doing your part. <br /> <br />Now that you are deceased, and as I older grow, <br />I realize you were the best friend I ever had. <br />Regretfully, I never said what you meant to me, <br />So I gratefully will say - ' God bless you, Dad.'<br /><br />Joseph T. Renaldi<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/my-best-friend-13/
