Father's Day 2014

Father’s Day Poem 2014

 I was his princess then...

And I'm still his princess...

Wake up Hopie Doodle

or the enzymes will die

Robotically I sit up

and then open one eye

He hands me a cold glass

of juiced carrot, apple and beet.

Sometimes with ginger

for a zingy hot treat.

With a burst of nutrition

I’m fully awake

To get ready for school,

my Father to thank.

Read this he says

                As he hands me a book

A devotional from Spurgeon

                I see as I look

A preacher of preachers

                He expounds on the Word

Can’t start the day

                Until the gospel I’ve heard

Now physically and spiritually

                I have a full tank

I’m ready for life

                My father to thank.

Do you need any money?

                He asks before I go.

“Well there is one thing I need…”

                I say rather slow.

“Ask and it shall be given

                He reminds me with love

Ever ready to give

                As he slips me a side hug

He reaches into his pocket

                And just like a bank

I’m ready for necessities

                My father to thank.

Bubbling with enthusiasm

                His face shows great pleasure

To see us, his kids

                His love is beyond measure

He brags about our names

                To every waitress and cashier

My worth to my father

                Has always been clear

To be valued, believed in,

                Supported and loved

Is an experience that mirrors

                Our Father above

How lucky I am

                It’s a treasure with no rank

I’m ready for heaven

                My Father to thank