A Few Things: A Father's Day Tribute

Yes, My Dad! Photo Credit: Seth Hackett

Father's Day is tomorrow. Though my dad and I are currently estranged, things have recently began to heal a bit, and even look like there may be room for change in the relationship. For that I am grateful. We just aren't there...yet. 

Recently I have begun writing more about him. It is cathartic. In honor of my dad, and all of you dads out there, I want to say Happy Father's Day and share a (hokey) poem. 

(I am a writer, not a poet...the two are not always the same thing!) 

A Few Things

Quirky

Funny

Rough

Tumble

These are a few things I know about my dad

Ruddy hands 

Blue eyes 

Stern face 

Soft heart 

These are a few things I know about my dad 

Smart mind 

Quick tongue 

Hearty laugh 

Loud bark 

These are a few things I know about my dad 

Human 

Flawed 

Stubborn 

Aren't we all? 

These are a few things I know about my dad 

Loved 

Missed 

Recently hugged and even kissed 

These are a few things I know about my dad 

Prayerful 

Loving 

Wondering 

Waiting 

These are a few things I feel about my dad

Happy Father's Day 


What are a few things you love about your dad?