Costly Oma

By   Costly Oma .  Father's Poem , rewritten for 2022 Father's Day. 1. A role you are given. A role you didn't ask for, Yet you accepted, And have learned to understand.  You are my Father.  2. Like a purpose, You stay loyal to its aim. Like a vision, You stay married to its picture.  You are my Father. 3. Characterized by strength, are you. Categorized by direction, you are. Geared to provide. Wired to protect.  You are my Father.  4. You carry a burden, Burden unknown to my Mother, Burden unknown to us your children, Burden unknown to your family.  You are my Father. 5. The strength of the home. The defense of the family.  You cry sometimes, Oh, yes you do, But not in the open.  You are my Father.  6. Children misconcepts you, Misconcepts your nature, Nature of care and provision, And we ascribe everything to our mothers. Lost are we without a father.  7. I love you, dad, I don't misconcept you, Thank you for your seamless, Seamless care and provision.  My Father. Hap