I always wanted to marry a man

That compares to the one I fan

You were more than a father figure

Who was always available who was always there

you cared and ached when  my sisters and I ached

you would be sleepless when we nauseated

and I remember when you gave me a sip of brandy

to kick the nausea to the curb; to settle my tummy

you would do anything to make us happy

I wouldn’t ask for another dad consider myself lucky

And with my young sisters I have a flash back

When you put them in your lap and feed them their snack

Even after returning from long day at work

You wouldn’t be tired to pick my baby sister and rock

you made sure the baby was clean and dry

Before step out the bedroom to the balcony

To let my mom get some sleep you would lose yours

Always thoughtful for others to please

I am here to thank you, your deeds to praise

You taught me morals so that I keep my faith

when it comes to us, the sky is the limit

you are pleased to do; willing to submit

 I owe it to you my father, my hero my role model

I hold you in high esteem; I put you on a pedestal

You used to say if someone gives you a horse don’t check its teeth

For if you knew it is old, all your interest you lose

Then I give you my poem though it is so lame

I put it in black and white, I took my ample time

To tell you that I travelled, I lived, I have been around

You need an assurance to be reminded

 one who could fill your shoes has always been hard to find