Your Love Was Louder

. Good old dad. I miss him still. Taught me strength.

Taught me will. His voice was rough. His love was loud.

A quiet man. But oh so proud. Taught me to fish.

Taught me respect. Lessons I'll never forget. Good old dad,

you were tough as steel. But your heart, it taught me how to feel.

Through the silence, through the noise. Your love was louder than your voice.

Army boots and a soldier's pride. Yet soft hands wiped the tears

I cried. He stood tall, a mountain's height. But tucked me in