It hurts me so each Father's Day
not to be able to see your eyes light up.
To know I have deprived you of
the most precious gift of all.
It grieves me so when I see you with our nephew.
The two of you have formed such a bond.
The love you show to him is remakable.
Seeing you with him brings a longing in my heart.
I know you would have been the same way
had it been our own child.
You have proven to be a perfect example
of what a Father should be.
So, today I want to say "Thank You"
for the comfort you've shown to me
when things didn't turn out the way we had hoped,
and for accepting me as I am.
I Love You.
Happy Father's Day, anyway.