By Joan Greathouse
Because you try
The word Father has meaning
of an understanding heart
of strength, bravery and giving
weave together as a piece of art
Because you try
We will never have to learn
how insane abandonment can really be
at those life changing turns
because you steer, you fight and with God you plea
Because you try
at every single dawn
we will always have your shoulder
to cry on
Because you try
You lead us to see
what really matters
is God first, then family
Because you try
we will never have to worry
about who our little girl will date
for we all know
you will not make it a piece of cake
Because you try
our children will always reach for the stars
as you have lifted them there
and assure them
they can be whatever they want, if enough they care
Because you try
we can shine like fireflies
and swoon in the summer night delight
Even an imperfect life
alas, can feel so perfect and right
Because you try
Generations of pain and separation
can be ended for all
because you teach us
Love is a decision, a commitment to God when called
Because you try
There is hope
Even when today isn't right
we dust off, let down and recuperate
knowing in our hearts
a better tomorrow awaits
How can we tell you
how much you are endeared?
How can we repay you
all your unconditional love?
Except to tell you
we love you
with our hearts and our souls
always and forever
Thank you for trying everyday
to be a loving father
Because you try
The word Father has meaning
of an understanding heart
of strength, bravery and giving
weave together as a piece of art
Because you try
We will never have to learn
how insane abandonment can really be
at those life changing turns
because you steer, you fight and with God you plea
Because you try
at every single dawn
we will always have your shoulder
to cry on
Because you try
You lead us to see
what really matters
is God first, then family
Because you try
we will never have to worry
about who our little girl will date
for we all know
you will not make it a piece of cake
Because you try
our children will always reach for the stars
as you have lifted them there
and assure them
they can be whatever they want, if enough they care
Because you try
we can shine like fireflies
and swoon in the summer night delight
Even an imperfect life
alas, can feel so perfect and right
Because you try
Generations of pain and separation
can be ended for all
because you teach us
Love is a decision, a commitment to God when called
Because you try
There is hope
Even when today isn't right
we dust off, let down and recuperate
knowing in our hearts
a better tomorrow awaits
How can we tell you
how much you are endeared?
How can we repay you
all your unconditional love?
Except to tell you
we love you
with our hearts and our souls
always and forever
Thank you for trying everyday
to be a loving father