Father

A bit of land, four walls of stone
A family of twelve in a three bedroom home
Far too poor to be given much
Just love enough
When seas get rough
I quickly grew up and got married
A loving wife at home with three mouths to feed
Nails to the bone I'll break my back
So they can have
What I never had
These four walls sing
Of humble beginnings
From roots so deep in love it grew
Every day, every night, always giving my best
Every hand held, tear wiped, need that was met
Each day I do all I can do
To always be there for you
I'll put your lives above my own
I'll give you love I wasn't shown
You will never walk alone
And when life is pulling you in every direction
I'll be there guiding back you home
These four walls sing
Of humble beginnings
From roots so deep in love it grew
Every day, every night, always giving my best
Every hand held, tear wiped, need that was met
Each day I do all I can do
To always be there for you