There Is No Other Dad Like You

Dad, I loved it when you showed me how to hammer in a nail. The many times at the lake you carried my shovel and my pail. When you taught me how to hold a hockey stick. Shooting the puck is what I learned quick. The times you hid behind the tree. Making sure my sisters and I were as safe as we could be. I am proud of you for teaching me right from wrong. To never back away ,feel courage and be strong. But the day you left and I could not see you again. I hugged you tight, now I feel shame. The battle of COVID was not fair to you. The lack of oxygen made your skin turn a pale blue. You fought hard to be here for each and everyone. It was your time, you were ill and you really missed sweet mom.