My Father My Friend Poem by Nancy Trembley

My father my friend,
My teacher my preacher,
My comfort and security.
When I was a child he used to take me sailing on Lake Erie.
It was so awesome to be in the presence of this great man.
Quiet, intelligent always teaching by example.
I put him on a pedestal and he never fell.

My father my friend
Always there for me
No matter how hard.
Never a question or look, always helping me to cope.
When I was a child I used to watch him carefully cut stained glass.
Cutting and soldering creating these beautiful colorful lamps.
He was an artist and extremely smart.
He gave me my values he gave me my start.

My father my friend
I will always love you and you will always love me.
Even if I can't see you or hear you, I feel you.
You talk to me but not verbally.
Everything we've ever done together
Everything about you
I am you
Thank you!