#34 Dad

This was a tribute on Father's Day to a wonderful father whom I so dearly admire.

This poem originally was published in Poems on Life - Family Poems

Dad

by Kit McCallum

I know it�s not often enough I share with you Dad;

Seems long ago, when I was young;
I looked to you for guidance and love;
I listened to you;
Relied on you;
And craved for your attention.

And as I grew, you stood patiently behind me,
Allowing me to stretch my wings;
Test the waters,
And make my mistakes.

Thank you for loving me as you do;
Enough to let me take a fall
While you waited in the sidelines;
Enough to watch quietly
As I matured and learned.

It may not be often enough I share with you Dad;

But thank you for being the father that you are;
A father whom I am proud of ...
A father I can still turn to for guidance and love ...
No matter how old I really am.

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steffie

i love this poem. i can relate!
Sandra

This poem really touched home, it was a real inspiration. Thank you!
Leslie

This poem hit hard, because me and my dad are not close, but when I need him he is ALWAYS there. He has always stood in the background waiting for me to ask him,cause he knows that I can take care of myself. Thank you for putting it into words.
Carol

Decided to make my Dad a Christmas card this year for his 84th christmas. Your poem brought tears to my eyes and touched me deeply - thank you.
Sue

Thank you for letting me share this poem. It was just what I needed but couldn't write myself.
alex

hiya! this poem is lovely i am 15 and i love my dad so much and 2 him i will always be his 'baby'my dad means the world 2 me and he is my world bt i dnt no wt i wud do if my world fell apart i will keep this poem close 2 my heart and remember all the gd times cz i dnt think there is any bad 1's xxxxxxxxx
Ulli

i like the peom a lot! i'm currently spending a year in the united states and I'm living on my own without my family and whenever i think about all the things i had with my dad and how much i truly love him i could cry when i read the poem because it really means a lot to me.
Brae

this poem really touched me like no other. my dad has always been there for me when i was sad, happy, or mad at my best friend. this poem really goes with my relationship with my father. this is one of the best poems i have read about father and daughter relationships.
stephanie (tweety)

im really into your poem i understand your reltionship with u and your father yall both shared a special bond its dat me and my father dont your poem touched me
Spudzie

your poem titles Dad was sent to a friend of mine the day her dad passed away "2-6-2005" and it ment alot to her jus to recieve this. She said its like you were talking bout her dad.
Steve

Thank you for your thoughts and words in this poem. I am including a copy of this in my Dad's 79th birthday card in February. It touched my heart and reflected my spirit. Steve
miss

hi kit ur poem is really good. iam impress by ur special ways. keep it up.
Christina

I really love this poem. I needed something for school to show my favorite or one of the best poems I've seen and this is my choice.
Leah

Thank-you for giving words to how I feel. My father spends so much time on what he thinks of as his failures as a father and doesn't realize how much of a positive influence he made in my life. I try to let him know that he is someone to be proud of. I hope he knows how much he is loved. This poem can be a help.
lizzie

it was really good i could of cried
lee

This Poem was very touching.
Maura

IT WAS SO SPASHEL TO ME BECAUSE I SPIN TIME WITH MY DAD!
lucy

i realy likethis one its good
priscilla

i love this poems its so good me and my dad are like that we get along great and so well he does everything in the world for me keep righting your poems #1
Annette

I looked and looked for an appropiate poem to give to my husband from his childern for fathers day. In my search I found your poem. My childern and I thank you for the words to express the love they share with thier dad. thanks

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