A quiet man <br />who does all he can <br />for his family, <br />That's my Dad <br />A gentle soul <br />who dedicated his whole <br />life to providing for us, <br />That's my Dad <br /> <br />A tower of strength <br />who would go to any length <br />to ensure we do not want, <br />That's my Dad <br />Never says much <br />but his manner is such <br />that we heed every word <br />That's my Dad <br /> <br />A guiding light <br />teaching us wrong from right <br />through his words and deeds <br />That's my Dad <br />Extraordinarily gentle <br />not one bit judgemental <br />yet gets his message across <br />That's my Dad <br /> <br />A gentle giant <br />forever reliant <br />always there for us <br />That's my Dad <br />A reassuring voice <br />a great source of advice <br />when life proves challenging <br />That's my Dad <br /> <br />Steady as a rock <br />when life gives us a knock <br />always getting us through <br />That's my Dad <br />Never thinks twice <br />is quick to sacrifice <br />his own needs for ours <br />That's my Dad <br /> <br />So full of fun <br />loves to see everyone <br />making each of us feel special <br />That's my Dad <br />Worked hard for all he's got <br />seems content with his lot <br />now he has finally retired <br />That's my Dad <br /> <br />Now a Grandad <br />at which he isn't half bad <br />the grandchildren all love him <br />That's my Dad <br />Sharing his life <br />with our Mother, his wife <br />for so many years <br />That's my Dad. <br /> <br />Not always appreciated <br />we often left him frustrated <br />during our childhood years <br />That's my Dad. <br />I can only aspire to be <br />half as good a Dad as he <br />there's only one true hero for me <br />That's my Dad <br /> <br />A fantastic Dad <br />none better could we have had <br />we are all so proud to say <br />That's my Dad <br />A man I love <br />and thank God up above <br />every day for the man <br />That's my Dad.<br /><br />Damian Murphy<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/that-s-my-dad-2/
