As I’ve gotten older, I’ve taken time to reflect
On you as my dad and what that’s meant
With the strength of an army, you showed love
For the sake of family and our Lord God above
Working so hard, even giving up your dreams
Each decision made to set my sister and me free
Often talking with me for hours, with my curious mind
What you didn’t know, you encouraged me to find
Helping me grow strong in mind, spirit and heart
I can never thank you enough for doing your part
You gave me a love for good food, music, and dance
You provided me a good education to give me a chance
You instilled in me a pride of heritage as a Puerto Rican, an American
You encouraged me to explore again and again
You helped raise this independent daughter, empowered from shy to bold
You pushed me to make my own choices, out of your control
You believe I could be a world changer, wherever God guided me
To create a family of my own and to follow my dreams
And I’m thankful for the father you have fought hard to be
So that no matter what happened, I could be me.
By Rachel Basden ©️ June 2020
Dedicated to My Dad/Mi Padre
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