My Father, My Number 1 Guy

The older I get, the more I love him
I begin to understand what it took
For him to really be a family man
To be a Father is more than biological
It’s not all about bringing home the bacon
or keeping a roof over our heads

It is about the little things in a child’s life
That often go unnoticed and quite under-rated
The understanding glance
The tender hug or the all important
“I’ll pretend I didn’t notice a thing face”
The silent comfort of knowing that Dad is there





You never know the memories
That your child treasures
It could be the laughter on a sunny afternoon
While doing something mundane
Its knowing you are there body heart and soul
And not drifting away busy taking a call

The greatest gift a father could give his child
Is to show a son, how to be a man
And to show a daughter, how to be cherished
The greatest blessing upon a family
Is a man who loves his wife
And treasures his children

I have been blessed with a father
Who put his family above all else
All that he did was for his wife and kid
Hardly a thing for himself
Seldom a day went by where
We were not all at home relaxing and laughing together

I have never been left wanting or yearning
My father, he has always been there for me
He is my wings when I need to fly
My anchor when I need to stay firm
He is my protector, my guide, my friend
He is my Father, my number 1 guy

Happy Father's Day Pa!