Father's Day

We celebrate 
but once a year,
A special day 
for Dad we cheer,
He worked so hard
He was gone all day,
When he got home
we'd go out and play,

He'd help me with my homework
He'd take me to my sports,
He'd be my fashion critic
when I wore my denim shorts,
He did the father-daughter dance
and drove me to the Prom,
He gently warned the date I had
a Lady I've become,

He dried my tears and said soft words
to take away my pain,
He understood it hurt me so
In time the love I'd gain,
My dad he walked me down the aisle
as proud as he could be,
He kissed my cheek and squeezed my hand
And then he set me free,

He was there, for my first born
He shed a tear or two,
His little girl a mother now
His job was done, he knew,
My dad was such a loving man
For sure, that I can say,
He's always with me in my heart
Especially Father's Day.