To my dad, the men in my family, and all the fathers I know:
Thank you for providing for us,
For sacrificing your time and energy,
To bring us the things we needed,
And allowing us to grow in comfort.
For teaching the value of courage,
The equal merit of pride,
When to hold on to either,
And when to cast which aside.
By urging us to take risks,
You helped build confidence.
Allowing us to fail built character
And determination to succeed.
Thank you for being the foundation
Which we base our growth.
Thank you for watching us mature,
And for the encouragement you give.
Happy Father's Day