My Daddy Dearest

My praises are to God for you, my Dad Yes, and thanksgiving, too, for His goodness* Delighting me with your presence so glad Assuring me His fatherly greatness. Dad, to me you're the Lord's marvelous gift Deserving not I, but His grace allowed You're the first human that gave me a lift Doing all as the best father you've vowed. Each day with your kindness speaks of true love Affirming the Sovereign's compassion Reminding me of blessings from above Ever ready to flow by faith's motion. Surely, your testimony will shine bright That reflects God's light, leading to what's right. *Psalm 107:8 Oh that men would praise the LORD for his goodness, and for his wonderful works to the children of men! Acrostic and Sonnet December 23, 2018 3rd place, "WHAT WAS LEFT UNSAID" Poetry Contest Sponsored by Line Gauthier; judged on 4/24/2019.