What's a Daddy For

A Father first begets; He fosters, forms and frets. Don’t let it seem a bore; That’s what a Daddy’s for. A Daddy trains their eyes To ponder distant skies, To reach for Heaven’s prize; A Daddy is so wise! A Daddy is the glue That holds his family true. He’s strong to see them through— That’s what Daddies do! A Daddy’s hand is hard To chasten, shape and guard Lest character be marred— A Daddy must be hard. But safe in Daddy’s arms His child is kept from harm And even from alarm. It’s safe in Daddy’s arms! A Daddy works all day To pay his children’s way And by example, say There’s more to life than play. A Daddy’s chiefly there— Won’t live his life elsewhere-- To frolic, teach and dare; His children’s life he’ll share. A Daddy’s heart is for The child who needs him sore, To love him to the core; That’s what a Daddy’s for! And when the time draws nigh With tears to say “Good-bye”, When Daddy faces Death And breathes his final breath— His heart will rest secure, His children’s future sure. Embracing now Decease, He leaves in perfect peace.