Today, a father is more than special For being good and true When he stands out as strong In all that he can do Today, a father's so admired If he stays within the call Of being all he is Upright, good and tall Today, a father is appreciated If he can work and give From the love deep in his heart The way God says to live Today, a father is a gift A treasure so divine I thank God you are my Dad I'm so glad He made you mine Soft Whispers from Derry's Heart Poems © 2008 heartwhispers@iinet.net.au Poetry From The Heart My father is my overpass. Whatever I have to span, he is strong enough to travel over securely.