Dad

A poem I wrote for my dad for Father's Day.

Dad, You probably remember the day I was born I was small and fragile And as you held me in you big arms You didn't want to let go or want anyone to ever hurt me  Then you blinked and I was walking Talking my first steps around the house I would fall and cry It hurt you too but you knew That I need to learn to fall and get back up Then I was talking A little chatterbox I was And even though I drove you crazy with endless talking You wouldn't trade me for any other daughter Because I was yours Suddenly it was the first day of school Your little girl was growing up right before your eyes You wanted me to stay little forever But also wanted me to spread my wings and fly So you let me go Elementary school came and went All too soon it was time for middle school and high school Your little girl wasn't so little anymore Even when she didn't really want you to, You had her back in case she needed someone to fall back on Now she is graduated, about to go to college Your little girl is now a young woman I know that sometimes you wish I hadn't grown up so fast But yet I did So Dad this is for you. Thank you for the protection you provided, For being that bigger hand to hold when I was scared Cause even though you teased and sometimes punished I wouldn't trade you for any other dad. Love, Your daughter