Happy Father's Day

My dad is unrefined and rough around the edges. He was always boisterous and quick to insult his working colleagues and cricketing teammates. But beyond this crocodile exterior lies a heart and soul of gold.

If you are able to see past his armored skin, you would find and abundance of love, patience and caring. He protects this bounty with his thick shell. I’m happy to have grown up knowing the man within, although I was scared of his snapping and growling it taught me a great lesson. "Don’t wear your heart on the outside"

 

Happy Father’s Day

Have you a father anything like mine,

Angered easily and some words unkind?

Prefers not to watch the things he eats,

Prolific salts and excessive meats?

Your Dad ever walks naked in the front yard,

Fumigates a room and burps really hard?

All these he does even though he knows,

They get on your nerves and it really shows.

Have you a father like my daddy,

Enjoys his life and lives it fully?

Rich in love and not a selfish bone,

Shares his time so you’re never alone?

Does your dad please you with his "Good morning!"

And surprises you with gifts without warning?

Your Dad, if he’s like what I say

         Then join me and wish them a
                                        Happy Father’s Day!

                                             With Lots of Love 2007,

                        Khaidji


 

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Here is to the many Fathers out there

All who show how much they care

Putting on their best when things are worse

Proud to make their families come first

You work hard each and every day

Feverishly seeking to earn your pay

And only to build a life that’s secure

To live great today and the future ensure

Here is to your success over trials your bear

Eagerness to try when failure you fear

Relentless when all the chips are down

Smiling even when you are compelled to frown

Danger lurking but you keep it out

Asserting yourself and using your clout

You are magnificent in every way

           I wish you all a Happy Fathers Day!

 

 

 

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