Poetically Inclined

Like A Father

A Ballad Unlike Any Other

Your wisdom and knowledge is vast and clearly undeniable

Without you, I do not think this path I have chosen would have been viable

I know sometimes I failed you and gave in to my frustration

But you never wavered and always helped reaffirm my dedication

I often felt your methods were unorthodox and slightly strange

Especially when you made me paint the fence without any payment, not even loose change

But when those kids beat me up and left me defenseless and alone

You were the only one who came to my aid and made sure I had not one broken bone

You taught me to stand up for myself and live a life without fear

Yet you made sure I knew how to overcome obstacles and always persevere

Like a father I never had, it meant the world to me when you treated me as your own

All I wanted to do was make you proud of me, as I battled through struggles without even a groan

As if battling vicious cobras, I always stood tall like a regal crane

I used all of your lessons to help fight through the immeasurable pain

To finally attain respect from my peers was everything I could hope for

I owe it all to you, your sage advice and our indomitable rapport

So I must conclude this ballad I dedicate to you

Before I get emotional thinking of all the things you helped me get through

I must bid you adieu before my eyes began to leak and become soggy

Because in all honesty, you are the shit Mr. Miyagi.

 

-Ode To Mr. Miyagi through the eyes of Daniel Larusso