My soul protector, the one who always guides me
Even if I were blind, he would show me a way
Through all our past troubles and tribulations, dad
You’ve always shown me the true meaning of being a proud Haitian
My only dream is to be at least half the man you’ve grown to be
So someday I too can have the accolades and awards you have received
You’ve shown me the true meaning of life
You never told me “no”
You showed me to do things the best way I can
I love you daddy, there is no other way I can describe
How deeply I feel or how deeply I look up to you, deep inside
In a sense you’re more than a father
You’re similar to a big brother
No man could ever take your place
There will never be another
Your love is ever lasting, similar to permanganate wine
You always put me in my place
Even if you had to wipe my behind
I know that’s funny, but I’m only being true
I only want you to see how deeply your son looks up to you
We’ve been through the worst times and the most unwelcomed disasters
But through the years we’ve learned to cry later
And enjoy the splendid laughter
As I get older, I only love you more and more
Ardain Isma Senior, the only man I could adore
I hope you enjoy my poem I just want you to know
Dad, you are the definition of the perfect man I want to be
Ardain Isma Junior, June 22, 2009
Special to CSMS Magazine
Note: Ardain Isma Junior, a senior at Neash High School in Ponte Vedra, Florida, wrote this poem exclusively for his beloved dad, Ardain Isma Senior.
