To the man I love most on this Earth...

I have known you for twenty years now-well more like You have known me.

 I have seen you struggle for my safety and  love the same- for me.

I have seen you hurt and walk in shame.

But daddy, remember that my love still remains.

Don't you see that you are precious?

A true treasure that I get to love? 

Don't you know what you mean to me-to those that love you through the rough?

I feel your hurt when I see you cry,

And love you more when you realize that what you are is what I need,

I woudn't ask for more than these:

Times when you'd spank me for being bad-

then heal the pain away with your hand.

Times I'd cry for getting picked on-

you'd sit me on your lap and tell me I'm "Bonita".

Times I'd wear those mini skirts in public-

You'd scold me and make me wear an ugly "tunic".

Times we laugh and laugh for no real reason-

and mom accuses you of treason

when you share with us her funny moments

all the while imitating her crazy movements .

Times we talk of music and dreams you've let go

to become the father I will love forevermore.

Times we dance to the rhythm playing from your country-

I remind myself that I have been lucky

to have been blessed with such a daddy as this,

to dance with and feel this bliss. 

Daddy, you are more the man than you give yourself credit,

You're kind, gentle; don't you get it?

Without you there would be no Me,

or Gg to walk these storms with me.

I love you for who you are and have been

For you have taught me to be humble and never give in

to the ways of this world-the drinking and smoking-

I think if I'd try it I'd die from the choking.

The creator of the Universe has made us meet

so that you'd receive his love through me.

Because, Daddy, you are worth so much to Him,

and for love of me He'll reel you in

to love you and hold you when you feel alone

and remind that where you are, He has already gone.

To the man I love most on this Earth,

How can I ever fully express how much you're worth?

Thank you for being my daddy...