My Father, My Hero

You don't always have to be as tough as a rock
You are forever afraid to let down those walls
You don't need to argue each time we do talk
For I am here for you now, even when you fall

You're forever King in my eyes, crown or no crown
I love you more as days pass, as you ought to know
You love me too, yet just play it off like a clown
But don't treat me like a jester, that's a low blow

"We hug in our minds," you've told me once or twice
You're difficult to love but harder not to, it's true
For you are one of a kind, gentle but not always nice
You show me the ways in which I can improve, you do

So please don't go changing your ways just for me
You see nobody is perfect, at least nobody I've met
I think you get the idea, so now I'll leave you be
But I've many real hugs for you, that's a sure bet!

Rock Bottom

So I hit rock bottom yesterday
No way else to go now but up
I do realize things will be okay
It is half-full, the proverbial cup

I'll hold on to my newfound hope
And never let go no matter what
Even when it's a string, or rope
I'll never let that door slam shut

So when there's a lot on my plate
Or when it is so scarce and bare
I won't dare try and mess with fate
Since God's love is always there