My Inspiration
Where do I begin,
this man is extraordinary.
There is so much I want to say
but I don't seem to find the correct words
or even more,
efficiently articulate my thoughts
to describe him.
Father, you've had your struggles
and your overwhelming moments
along with your successes, your breakthroughs,
and your "joy seconds".
I’ve seen you grow into this
Unstoppable,
Determined,
Loving individual
And you may not know this,
But it’s had a huge impact on me.
Father, not only your words
But with your action you have taught me to
Never, ever
Give up.
I know it’s easy to say
“Never give up”,
But you act on it.
Father, you have taught me
To always voice my opinions.
Stand up for what I believe in.
To defend my thoughts,
Because if I don’t,
Then what will I do?
Father, you taught me that in this lifetime,
Everyone's a student,
No matter the age.
Father, you have taught me to
DO SOMETHING.
Whatever it is,
But to take action.
Father, you have believed in me
Even when I didn’t.
Father, you have taught me
What good work looks like.
To go that extra mile.
Father, you taught me
To always think ahead.
To always be two steps in front.
Father, you have taught me
To never take no for an answer.
There’s always a different way.
Father, you taught me
to be sensitive
And the power of vulnerability.
Father, you encourage me
To get out of my comfort zone.
Never be afraid to ask for help.
Father, you taught me
To stand up for myself.
To be fully and unapologetically
Who I am.
Father, you taught me
What unconditional support feels like.
To know that I always have someone
To rely on.
Father, you taught me
That experiences are worth much more
Than material things.
Father, you taught me
To take risks.
Keep things exciting.
To never settle.
Father, you taught me
To surround myself with good people.
Because who I surround myself with
Is who I’ll become.
But mostly importantly,
Father,
You taught me to love myself.
You are amazing!
And I say that as I deeply feel
Every word slipping from my fingers
Onto the keyboard.
I am so grateful
To have a dad that supports me
In all my endeavours.
Thank you for always keeping me
Inspired and for pushing me.
You have taught me
More than you’ll ever know.
Thanks for being you.