RedCloud
Mayor
Mister, Sergeant, Manager and Teacher
are some of the titles I've had,
But the one I cherish most of all
Is the simple title of "Dad."
Only one person can use that word
and get my full attention,
He knows the power of that simple word,
His name I need not mention.
I've never ignored the call for "Dad,"
No matter what the task,
Be the problem big or small
He only had to ask.
I never tried to be his Pal,
That's not the job of a father.
But he always knew that Dad was there
and my support would never falter.
He is the pride of his mother and I,
He is the most loved at least.
But I changed his diapers enough to know
The sun still arose in the East.
When I return from whence I came,
When my final race is run,
If I am permitted a final word
It will be, "I love you, my son."
This was written when my son was 45 years old.
RC
are some of the titles I've had,
But the one I cherish most of all
Is the simple title of "Dad."
Only one person can use that word
and get my full attention,
He knows the power of that simple word,
His name I need not mention.
I've never ignored the call for "Dad,"
No matter what the task,
Be the problem big or small
He only had to ask.
I never tried to be his Pal,
That's not the job of a father.
But he always knew that Dad was there
and my support would never falter.
He is the pride of his mother and I,
He is the most loved at least.
But I changed his diapers enough to know
The sun still arose in the East.
When I return from whence I came,
When my final race is run,
If I am permitted a final word
It will be, "I love you, my son."
This was written when my son was 45 years old.
RC