To my children

My beloved children,

In the garden of my heart, I nurture

the tender blooms of your emotions,

the whispers of your thoughts,

the gentle paths I guide you along,

the wings I help you unfurl to chase your dreams,

the steadfast arms that cradle you in times of need,

the gentle nudges that urge you to reach for the stars.

Yet, in the dance of life, I sometimes must

cast a stern shadow for your own good,

turn a blind eye to the storms of your tantrums,

etch firm boundaries in the shifting sands.

But oh, how my soul sings to be cherished as

your confidant,

your trusted friend,

the muse for your boundless ideas.

Through the tapestry of time, one truth remains woven into the fabric of my being, eternal as the stars: my love for you is a boundless ocean, unfathomable and beyond the reach of mere words.

With all my heart,  

A grateful father