16/06/2024
An Ode to Fathers: The Unsung Pillars of Society
On this day of honour, let us raise a cheer,
For the fathers who toil, year after year.
In the quiet of dawn, their labour begins,
To carve out a living, with thick-skinned chins.
They rise with the sun, relentless and strong,
Their sacrifices unsung in the world's daily throng.
From sweat on their brows to the ache in their bones,
They carry the burdens of familial tones.
Oh, the countless nights they’ve stayed awake,
Eyes heavy with worry, hearts that quake.
For every tear they hide, every smile they feign,
They stand tall, unwavering, through joy and pain.
Unrequited love is often their fate,
Yet they love without measure, with hearts so great.
A silent protector, a beacon of might,
Their love is a torch that burns ever bright.
Father-figures, in truth, are heroes in disguise,
Guiding with wisdom, with gentle, stern eyes.
They show the way, with actions more than words,
Teaching life's lessons, as free as the birds.
For those who seek role models, look no further than here,
In fathers, you'll find virtues steadfast and clear.
Integrity, patience, and strength of will,
A father’s example is life's greatest thrill.
So here's to the fathers, the grand and the humble,
Who catch us when we stumble and never let us tumble.
Your role, though often shadowed, is precious and dear,
Today, and every day, let’s make it clear:
You are the pillars upon which we stand,
The hands that guide us, steady and grand.
We honour your sacrifices, your love unreturned,
In the hearth of our hearts, your fire has burned.
Happy Father’s Day, to those who quietly lead,
May your lives be blessed, may your hearts be freed.
For the world is a better place, this we all see,
Because of the fathers, like you and like me.
