Dad

In the beginning of our lives

Our tiny hinnies you would wipe.

You fed us, burped us, tucked us into bed,

Then kissed our soft little heads.

You helped us to walk and to talk.

You made us our favorite – beans and ham hock.

You let us paint on the wall

And taught us all about Monday night football.

You showed us how to ride our bikes

And ran off all the boys we liked.

You made us laugh with stories and jokes.

You saved us when we crashed and choked.

You taught us the difference between right and wrong.

You sung us all those crazy songs.

You made us feel like the apple of your eye.

You dried our tears when we cried.

Then it was time for us to leave home,

To go out and try these things on our own.

You told us to be strong

And to call if anything went wrong.

It’s because you have always been there

That we have had no fear.

You provide for us in every way

So many things we cannot say.

Dad, we want to tell you now

That you make us very proud.

You are our hero, our father, and our friend.

Our love for you will never end.