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Poetry On Odyssey: To My Father

Thank you Dad, for everything.

Ashley Beronja

Nov 28, 2018

Millennials of Michigan

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Nathan Beronja

I wrote this poem for my dad because he does so much and never gets the credit he deserves. Dad, you truly are one of a kind. You've always helped make my dreams become reality and I will always be thankful. It's hard being so far away from you. You were always my better half and now I feel like I'm missing a part of me. I know you're happy for me for following my dreams, but being away from you has truly been the hardest part of college. I love you lots. Thank you for everything.

It's hard growing up.

Knowing that each year I won't get to see you as much kills me.

But it's something we both knew would happen,

I guess what I failed to realize is how fast it comes.

I love you, Dad.

You've been my best friend since day one.

You showed me Skyrim and Marvel- two of my favorite things in the whole world...

Besides you, of course.

I can't wait until I'm older and have children so I can teach them all the things you taught me...

How to be brave,

How to have fun,

And most importantly, how to love.

I can't wait to tell them stories about our many adventures.

Like when we got matching tattoos,

Or when we went across the world.

It feels like only yesterday you were taking me to my road test.

You blared Carless Whisper and DMX to calm my nerves...

While I awkwardly yelled at seagulls in the parking lot of Meijer.

I still can't wrap up a burrito like you can,

And I don't think I'll ever master that skill.

But that's okay...because I still need you.

Just because I'm growing up doesn't mean I don't need you anymore.

It just means that I can handle being on my own,

Because you taught me how to handle things on my own.

I owe everything to you. I wouldn't be anywhere if it wasn't for you.

I try my best to be good, I know sometimes I fail, but know that I appreciate everything you do.

You're not just my dad, but my best friend.

Thank you for everything. I love you so much.

And to all the other daughters in the world,

Give your dad a big hug.

Time goes by fast- too fast in my eyes.

Cherish all the moments,

The laughs,

The cries,

Everything.

Laugh at his jokes,

No matter how lame they are.

Remember that your dad loves you.

No matter how many times you've messed up.

Or how little you speak.

Your dad loves you,

No matter what.

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The Best Lines from the Fab Four

And in the end, the love you take is equal to the love you make

The sun is up, the sky is blue, it's beautiful and so are you

Love is old, love is new, love is all, love is you

There's nowhere you can be that isn't where you're meant to be

Life is very short, and there's no time for fussing and fighting, my friend

He say, "I know you, you know me", One thing I can tell you is you got to be free

Oh please, say to me, You'll let me be your man. And please say to me, You'll let me hold your hand

It was twenty years ago today, Sgt. Pepper taught the band to play. They've been going in and out of style, but they're guaranteed to raise a smile

Living is easy with eyes closed, misunderstanding all you see

Can you hear me? When it rains and shine, it's just a state of mind

Little darling, it's been long cold lonely winter. Little darling, it feels like years since it' s been here. Here comes the sun, Here comes the sun, and I say it's alright

We danced through the night and we held each other tight, and before too long I fell in love with her. Now, I'll never dance with another when I saw her standing there

I love you, I love you, I love you, that's all I want to say

You say you want a revolution. Well you know, we all want to change the world

All the lonely people, where do they all come from. All the lonely people, where do they all belong

Oh, I get by with a little help from my friends

Hey Jude, don't make it bad. Take a sad song and make it better

Yesterday, all my troubles seemed so far away. Now it looks as though they're here to stay. Oh, I believe in yesterday

And when the brokenhearted people, living in the world agree, there will be an answer, let it be.

And anytime you feel the pain, Hey Jude, refrain. Don't carry the world upon your shoulders

I'll give you all I got to give if you say you'll love me too. I may not have a lot to give but what I got I'll give to you. I don't care too much for money. Money can't buy me love

All you need is love, love is all you need

Whisper words of wisdom, let it be

Blackbird singing in the dead of night, Take these broken wings and learn to fly. All your life, You were only waiting for this moment to arise

Though I know I'll never lose affection, for people and things that went before. I know I'll often stop and think about them. In my life, I love you more

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1. The importance of traditions.

2. How to be thankful for family and friends.

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6. The consequences of making bad choices.

7. To trust people, until you have a reason not to.

8. To be welcoming and accepting of everyone.

9. How to be my own, individual person.

10. How to work for what I want.

11. How to be great at giving directions.

12. How to be humble.

13. To be well-rounded.

14. How to be great at conflict resolution.

15. The beauty of getting outside and exploring.

16. To be prepared for anything.

17. That you don't always have to do it alone.

18. How to be creative.

19. To brush off gossip.

I have never been so thankful to know you.

Dealing with the inevitable realities of college life.

Don't freak out

Email the professor

Attend the first class

Keep attending class

Have a backup plan

Remember that everything works out at the end

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