To My Father

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Thank you for waiting many long hours on me. 

You are gentle but dislike bending the knee. 

Gleeful conversations fill my memory. 

Wish I could polish moments with emery. 

Our exact words have now exited my mind. 

But the fondness I once felt was left behind. 

That sweet affection stays with me all the time. 

When at work I would text you during lunchtime. 

At the day's end, you would be outside the door. 

I know I can count on you forevermore. 

You are gentle but dislike bending the knee. 

Thank you for waiting many long hours on me.

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