Unconditional Love (Dedicated to My Two Sons)

When I was down,

you hugged me.

When I was angry,

you calmed me.

When I let the words

of doubters drown me,

you pulled me out

of the brutal sea.

And when you faltered

and needed help,

I returned the favor:

no questions

need not be asked.

You taught me

unconditional love

and my world is a better place

to be.

I’ll always be there,

like you were.

I’ll always be there.