Ode to Dads
Written by Thena Smith

The best friend
A kid ever had
Should be, could be,
Has to be my dad!

Dads go to work
And earn the bread
That helps to keep
Our family fed!

Dads may be tall
Healthy and hunky
Or stouter from eating
Food that's junky!

Dads come in large
Dads come in small
But we kids love 'em
One and all!

A dad will let you
Hold a bug
And still touch your hands
Or give you a hug.

They won't run
Or get all screamish
Or say that frogs or snails
Make them all squeamish!

A dad understands the football game
Knows when to chat and when to scream
Knows how important each point is
And knows for sure which team is HIS!

A dad will let you wear your school clothes
And get them all grimy
Doesn't say you must always be neat
Or look so shiny!

All in all
I am so glad
That God created men
And made them Dads!