A Rare Gem

Joyful, he sings
He bumps, in to things
His forehead is scarred
From cuts and dings 

Peppered with paint
From head to toe
Bless his heart 
He doesn’t know

With so much to do 
 Too preoccupied 
For these thoughts to accrue
So it’s back outside

Hammer in hand
Pocket of nails
Meets all demands
It never fails 

A real handy man
He’s willing and able
Always working
To keep us stable

A gentle voice
A ginger touch
A big ole heart
That loves so much 

That’s my daddy
A rare gem
I’m a lucky girl
To look up to him
Copyright © | Year Posted 2020

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April 24, 2020 at 2:37 PM
Yeah, that's what daddies are for. Take my advice. Always keep him in your heart, so later on when he's gone, you'll always have some place nice to go.
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