“DAD”

by: Karla Wiggins

I know you may not know
That I watch you everyday
Learning from your example
Following what you display.

I see when you are weak in word
And anger rears its head
To try and catch you in a snare
With things too harshly said.

Then I see your countenance change
To something soft and sweet
What words of love fill the air
As anger sees defeat.

I want to be like you some day
And see that change in me
So, continue to be the example
Down on bended knee.