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Father's Day Poetry

What Is A Dad

A Dad is a person
who is loving and kind,
And often he knows
what you have on your mind.

He's someone who listens,
suggests, and defends ~
A dad can be one
of your very best friends!

He's proud of your triumphs,
but when things go wrong,
A dad can be patient
and helpful and strong.

In all that you do,
a dad's love plays a part ~
There's always a place for him
deep in your heart ~

And each year that passes,
you're even more glad,
More grateful and proud
just to call him your dad!

Thank you, Dad ...
for listening and caring,
for giving and sharing,
but, especially, for just being you!

~ Author Unknown ~

My Hero

As I ponder the love that I saw in his eyes,
A Godly love, given without compromise....
I recall many times that he stood by my side,
And prodded me on with great vigor and pride.

His voice ever confident, firm and yet fair,
Always speaking with patience, tenderness and care.
The power and might of his hands was so sure,
I knew there was nothing we couldn't endure.

It's true, a few others provided insight,
Yet, he laid the foundation that kept me upright.
He's the grandest of men to have lived on this earth,
Although he's not royal by stature or birth.

He's a man of great dignity, honor and strength.
His merits are noble, and of admirable length.
He's far greater than all other men that I know,
He's my Dad, he's my mentor, my friend and hero.

~ by Debbie Hinton Young ~

Walk a Little Plainer, Daddy

Walk a little plainer, Daddy
Said a little boy so frail
I'm following in your footsteps
And I don't want to fail

Sometimes your steps are very plain
Sometimes they are hard to see
So walk a little plainer daddy
For you are leading me.

I know that once you walked this way
Many years ago
And what you did along the way
I'd really like to know

For sometimes when I am tempted
I don't know what to do
So walk a little plainer Daddy
For I must follow you.

Someday when I'm grown up
You are like I want to be
Then I will have a little boy
Who will want to follow me

And I would want to lead him right
And help him to be true
So walk a little plainer daddy
For we must follow you.

~ Author Unknown ~

Lessons My Father Taught Me

I watched you today, as you watched
your grandchildren, my children- and wondered
how you endured the pain, fear, joy and elation
that transforms us into parents.
I remembered the patience, the laughter, the tears.
Do I have the strength to endure it all?

It is with great anticipation that I take these
baby steps as guardian, guide and parent, filled with
a fear of flying and failing- hoping that I might find
as you have- the child within myself, the magic of youth.
To encourage the spirit and to nurture the imagination
as well as the soul.

I will move slowly, delicately, yet boldly-
armed with the wisdom of your life, your love,
with full awareness of my shortcomings, yet pride
in my strength, thankful that it was you
that brought me to this place, this time, this love.
I watched you today as you watched your grandchildren.

~ by Monique Wright-Hanna ~

Happy Father's Day!

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