To understand a parent's love, have a child. - Japanese proverb
| "He's a man of great dignity, honor and strength, his merits are noble, and of admirable length... he's far greater than any man I know. He's my Dad, he's my mentor, my friend and he's my hero." |
MetamorphosisI am a full grown butterflyAfter going through all the circles of life The designs on my wings show my experiences: Encompassing all the pleasure, and all the pain But there is no time to yield to hurt As an adult I think I must feel no pain Yet, something is missing, the emptiness is disturbing 
And my life seems incomplete.As a caterpillar I needed help Even with my many legs I couldn't walk on my own, Sometimes I still feel this way, Yet I think I am a failure for needing help. I thought I could be called "Camara," "One who teaches from experience" Because of the things I have been through... But what if I haven't learned from them -- If that is so, then I cannot teach What I have not learned. So even with all my days My wings mean nothing -- they just show physical age Mentally and spiritually I have a long road to travel, And I realize that I am still a catepillar. Still reaching, still learning ... still growing. Kenya Smith, Omega Chapter, Winston-Salem State University © 1999 |
Butterfly KissesTo Honor All Our FathersThere's two things I know for sure She was sent here from heaven And she's daddy's little girl... Butterfly kisses, after bedtime prayer Stickin' little white flowers All up in her hair "Walk beside the pony daddy, it's my first ride." "I know the cake looks funny daddy, but I sure tried." Oh, with all that I've done wrong, I must've done something right To deserve a hug every morning And butterfly kisses at night... All the precious time Like the wind, the years go by Precious Butterfly Spread your wings and fly... I know I've gotta let her go, But I'll always remember Every hug in the morning and Butterfly kisses... Song "Butterfly Kisses" by Bob Carlisle | A Tribute to FathersF- For all the times you never Fail to love meA- For the Adventures you promised that you'd give me T- For the loving Trust that we shared each day H- For all the Happiness that always came our way E- For Every tear you'll shed missing me when I am gone R- For the Remembrance and hope that love always lives on! A Special DaddyThere's no one like a Daddy in his children's eyes;No greater friend or hero, no other man so wise. For Daddy holds a special place within his children's hearts; A place that God reserved for him, right from the very start. Someone a child can run to, a place where they can hide; A shelter and a refuge, is at their Daddy's side. There is a special tenderness within a Daddy's arms; There's no one else to take his place to keep them safe and warm. A Daddy is a special gift no other stands as tall; When seen through the eyes of innonence, of his children when they're small. |
