An Ode to Dad

  

He’s a pearl of great value my mother said.
She was right. Lucky to have married him,
the father of our two children. We love him.
He’s patient and kind. He listens even
when the topic is difficult. He fixes anything.

He’s the man a mother refers her children to
with questions that have no answers. He listened
all the years I worked to “Mom and her stories.”
Strong and silent. Tall, dark and handsome. Now
with distinguished gray to show a job well done.

Deep, abiding faith and kind. A gentle person.
Playful, sense of humor and hard worker; he balances
me on life’s seesaw. Athletic, musical and good cook.
Scientist, teacher, coach, mentor, assessor,
music minister, lector are some of his titles.

The good Lord has truly blessed us with his
presence. A great partner on life’s journey.
Possesses an inner strength. We share our
faith, family and love together. A hug to
my one and only, my pearl of great value.

Happy Father’s Day, Dad. Wir lieben Dich!