Dirty Messy Love

I just want to let you know, You mean the world to me. And as hard as the wind may blow, I will never take a knee.

I hear you, in your silence. I understand you, in your violence. When, “I love you dad” you say, Every hardship ever, simply melts away And my world, is then okay.

I gave thee life, nurtured thee, taught thee, dressed thee, fought for thee. I held thee, kissed thee, shouted at thee. But most importantly, I love you, unconditionally.