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Father

Co-leader keeping a family strong;
Hopes, dreams, and goals he helps nurture along.
Wise guidance coupled with a firm handshake;
Sharing advice about which paths to take.

A dad is all of this and much more, too;
Helps son(s), daughter(s) find what they want to do.
From son’s crib time to her walk down the aisle;
A father’s presence is there all the while.

Whether shoulder rides or trying out sports;
A father takes on roles of many sorts.
A servant-leader living as he should;
He helps his family and neighborhood.

Through life skills he helps others self-direct;
Showing them love, honor, and self-respect.
Bringing out the best in those he reaches;
Through patience, love, and the things he teaches.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2026

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Jones Avatar
June 20, 2026 at 6:21 PM
A great tribute to father’s. Enjoyed reading.
Williams Avatar
June 22, 2026 at 7:30 PM
Thank you very much, Karen, for your greatly appreciated comments! Blessings & very best, Bartholomew
Dietrich Avatar
June 14, 2026 at 2:18 PM
This is the ideal father. The one I never had. My stepdad hardly came close. If you are a father, I bet you will emulate the father of this fine poem !
Williams Avatar
June 15, 2026 at 1:44 PM
Wow, Andrea, I am truly thankful for and honored by your most kind remarks! I think this is one of the very nicest things anyone has ever said to me, and an extraordinarily positive comment. :) I was going for a portrayal of an ideal father, and my own displayed a number of these high-quality attributes. Again, thank you for choosing to spend part of your day with me. I appreciate you. Blessings & very best, Bartholomew
Goldsmith Avatar
June 14, 2026 at 1:22 PM
I enjoyed reading your wonderful "Father" write. Dads are so very important to the family. If your dad is still here, I hope you will print this off for him. If you are a dad, then "Happy Father's Day." I am a human poet. Hooray!!!! Have a great/fun day writing away..............
Williams Avatar
June 15, 2026 at 1:38 PM
Thank you so very much, Paula! I am truly grateful for your exceedingly kind words. (My father passed a while ago, but he most definitely knew I loved, respected, listened to, and cared very deeply about him my entire life until that point.) I am a dad myself, so thank you for your gracious "Happy Father's Day" wishes. I appreciate you sharing your time with me by reading my poetry and taking the time, thoughts, and effort to comment. Blessings & very best to you and yours! :) Bartholomew
Etgen-Baker Avatar
June 10, 2026 at 1:32 PM
I appreciate your respect and admiration of your father. well penned.
Williams Avatar
June 10, 2026 at 7:30 PM
Thank you very much, Sara, for your genuinely kind and uplifting words! I appreciate them - and you. If you entered this "Father" contest, I offer my very best wishes. (Maybe we will both place?!). I will read more of your excellent poetry soon. Blessings & very best, Bartholomew
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