He
is one who was there at your very beginning
Who
patiently waited your arrival
He
felt awkward holding you as a newborn,
So
fragile, so small, so new,
He
watched you grow and develop your own personality
Your
needs and wants met by mother and he
So
that your whole life was organised for you
Until
which time you could show your own capability
He
helped you to ride your first bike,
Kick
a football, swim and was there
To
support you at school sports days
He
was there to hold your hand when you were sad or ill.
He
experienced his tender side when dealing with
His
small daughter, so pretty, so cute not a boy!
He
learned to shop like your Mum till you drop
Yet
preferred football and cricket for his joy…
When
you were a teenager, authority was challenged!
The
length of rope metaphorically stretched!
You
learned your independent skills at Scouts and Guides
Sold
plants, helped elderly, went camping and survived!
Girlfriends,
boyfriends approved and not so much -
Came
and went and then you settled.
You
married and then the cycle began again
Your
father there all along and now your best friend.
Happy Father’s Day to all Fathers,
Stepfathers and Guardians
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