The Silent Strength

Before dawn’s slowly creeping  

when people are still sleeping 

my father has awakened     

to begin his long day’s work 

He works in the cold winter  

his duty none can hinder 

stricken by the freezing storm  

rarely is his body warm 

Working under summer heat  

blazing sun then he must beat 

the rain on his face is sweat  

not tears for he never cries  

Walking into the dark night 

with another goal to fight  

then when he returns to home 

we will all be sound asleep 

But with his heavy burden 

never is he uncertain   

to protect his family                 

to provide us with the best

By Shih-Fang Wang

From: United States