Life has many ways, of telling our age <br /> Each more interesting, with each new page <br /> But in my heart, you will never grow old <br /> Dear Father of mine, with many stories to be told <br /> <br /> With patience and love, you guided me <br /> Bringing me up, the best I could be <br /> You worked hard and long, even after I was grown <br /> Thank you dear Father, for the love you have shown <br /> <br /> So much to be learned, from your experience <br /> All you went through, all your endurance <br /> I will always treasure, what you have done <br /> Dear Father of mine, you're number one <br /> <br /> So often this child, has failed to say <br /> How much you're loved, each passing day <br /> And I thank God, He picked you to be <br /> The Greatest Father, ever for me<br /><br />Betty Halverson<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/father-of-mine/