MY HERO

In my heart you have always been my hero

At the break of dawn you are already awake

And work so hard to take care of me

You did not have the best job

But you always provide meal on the table
Took care of all the needs of the family 

I am sorry at my youth, I proved to be stubborn

I put you through much pain and embarrassment 

Thought I was keeping my pride

I never knew you wanted the best for me

But I am glad you did not spared the rod

It is what has guided me to become independent today

I know I have not been a good kid

You where patient, and knew I was going to come around

I never understood why you made reference to the past

Yet glad I listened; despite I did not understand

You taught me that we can make our own future

We all had a chance to fashion our goals
Towards achieving success in life 

Who will ever thought I will be writing a poem about you

Neighbors criticized me that I will amount to no good

Today their faces are filled with shame and disbelief 
Mouth locked for fear of self conviction
When they see me walking with my head up high 

Nothing I give back can compensate for your love

I can not repay back all the sacrifices you made for my sake

I am so sorry life has never been fair to you
You are my hero, the sun that shines in my dark life

I would have been lost if it had not been for you

Thank you for helping me to succeed in life

Because of you, I am proud to be a fulfilled man
I will forever love and cherish you dad

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