A little tribute to my dad that I wrote a couple years ago for him at Christmas:
A pillar of strength
On whom many rest
A father of children
Who counts himself blessed
Born to a family
That was torn into two
Adopted again
By God made anew
A man whose heart
Seeks after his Lord
Bound forever
By an unbreakable cord
Drawn ever to service
To others he gives
Especially his family
At home where he lives
A warrior at heart
One of God’s mighty men
He fights for men’s hearts
For his King them to win
Eyes full of laughter
Deep wells of love
Endlessly filled
By the Love from above
Spending time with his family
To him brings more joy
Than getting the newest
Gadget or toy
A playground for children
Always ready for fun
A comforting presence
From whom nightmares must run
Husband and father
Mentor and friend
Servant and teacher
Prince to the end
Happy Father's Day, Dad.
