An Ode to Fathers: Thank You For...

Holding little hands

Carrying heavy loads

Yelling from the sidelines

Brushing off the pain

Big shoes

Strong arms

Late night stories

Early morning cereal

Catching bugs

Giving hugs

Piggyback rides

Homework help

Pushes on swings

Ice cream cones

Stern lectures

Soft kisses

Dancing on your feet

Wiping off the mud

Silly jokes

Sweet notes

Working so darn hard

Keeping us so very safe

Showing respect

Inspiring strength

Playtime

Bedtime

Making time

Love, love, above all, love 

Thank you, Dad