To Big Daddy

You are the one I promised to love
You greet my every morning with hope and purpose
The evils of night are held at bay by your bravery
The gentle side of you not many know
But I do...

You are my very first thought as I awaken
My last thought as I drift into a dream
And you meet me there
Strong hands to protect me
A mind that amazes me at it's ingenuity...

You stand tall and proud of our life together
Our children worship the ground on which you walk
As do I
Humility, strength, wisdom, unsurpassed love
I remain in awe of you...

You have sacrificed your body, mind, and rest for us
So that we may have all that you did not
Time is at your command
You give until mere mortal men would collapse
And then you continue...

Your words stop me still
I remain mesmerized by you
Your confidence in me is humbling
This world is ours for the taking
And so we shall...

Our dreams were dreamt decades ago
With childish wants and wishes
Life got in the way of some and created new ones
Yet through it all
You still choose me...

I love our life
I love where we are
I love how you say things that melt my heart
Even after so much time
You remain my hero, my best friend, the absolute love of my life...forever

You are the one I promised to love