by Patty Hanson

Created on: June 06, 2008   Last Updated: September 18, 2008

In A Father:

I send you my love
as only I know how.
Gently on the wings of a dove
and to set it free now.

In a fathers eyes
nothing is better than a smile.
Give him a smile that he can prize
as the one that lasted for quite a while.

In a fathers heart
the most memorable gift.
The newborn baby right from the start
is enough to make his heart lift.

In a fathers mind
he will teach you everything he knows.

Proud to see you are one-of-a-kind
as he watches you grow.

In a fathers smile
you can see all of his joy.
My gift, I became worthwhile
our lives together we did enjoy.

In a fathers arms
you know life is secure.
He keeps you from harm
of that you can be assured.

In a fathers hands
your life he will try to mold.
If you follow his plans
a good life will take hold.

In a fathers fingers
yes, even those through the years.
His touch still lingers
from wiping away my tears.

In a fathers back
so strong, with such power.
He can keep you on track
through each and every hour.

In a fathers legs
that you would follow around.
The ones you would beg
to bounce you up and down.

In a fathers feet
who's shoes you tried to fill.
You felt so complete
and really, it was quite the thrill.

In a fathers toes
even though they were so big.
We learned to count on those
on adventures with each little piggy.

I remember way back when
the little girl you knew.
Had only to grin
to see Fathers Day through.

So I send you a smile and all my love
as only I know how.
As you are now in Heaven above,
that dove will reach you somehow.

Now memory holds all of my tears
for it has been a very long time.
Can it really be thirty years
since last upon your lap I could climb?

The best that I can give
since that day thirty years ago.
To honor you every day that I live
since the day I learned to let go.

The life that I have
is thanks to mom and you.
I am so very glad
to have had such a crew.

My Fathers Day gift to you
this year, is attached to a dove.
Time I know will see me through
until I see you again in Heaven above.

I had meant to write a poem about fathers in general. But that is a very hard thing to do. On a more personal note, Happy Fathers Day dad. I love you and will give mom a kiss for you.
Happy Fathers day to all here and in Heaven above.

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