Stepfathers are a rare breed, they are called upon to do the tough deeds.

Saying ‘no’ to the children when Mom wants to stay clean, Leaving you as the bad guy and also called mean.

No one stops to think of the love you have for the child, It’s been going unnoticed for a long while.

It’s time we speak up and let others know the children were also ours and we love them so.

In tough times, moms reply, “This is my child.” We don’t retaliate because that’s not our style.

Yes, Mom, you gave them life, it’s true, but we stepfathers gave our lives to them and to you.

Please remember biological does not mean love.

It’s the gift of yourself spreading your wings like a dove, Protecting and nourishing the ones you love dear,

While comforting their hearts and eliminating their fears.

Just remember we are grieving, too, maybe as much as you; yes, it’s true.

Your tears may seem to come more frequently, but ours come mostly in secrecy.

This is because we are grieving for two, our child and yes, a life anew.

We have lost our wives and the life we once knew, It’s unbelievable, but unfortunately very true.

Just remember we love like you do, deep in our hearts and souls through and through.

There is no “step” in a father’s love,

We are the guys God sent from above.