Blessed Father's Day

I wrote this poem in 2007 for our church's Father's Day Luncheon. Notice that the last 2 paragraphs are haiku with a syllable pattern of 1st line- 5, 2nd line- 7, 3rd line- 5. I've edited the last paragraph so it's a little different from when it was presented.

You were there when I was glad

You were with me when I was sad

You correct me when I was bad

Thank you very much, dad.

You taught me what was right

You guide me in what was right

You taught me everyday God's Word is right

Thank you very much, dad.

Thank you dear papa

I wouldn't be here today

Had it not been you

Keep on with it, pa

Three cheers pa, this special day

To my special dad.

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