A little lump of coal
Is plain to any eye.
A star amid a million
Can be lost within in the sky.
Any loyal loving dog
Seems the same as all the rest.
And a man within a crowd
Needs to prove that he’s the best.
But place enormous pressure
On that little lump of coal,
And you’ll see that it will change,
Soon to play a different role.
No two stars are quite the same,
Each unique, a special one.
Some are small and burn out quickly,
Some are brighter than the sun.
The dog that seems so common
Proves a true and caring friend.
Through the greatest trials in life,
He’ll stick by you to the end.
So a man of endless value
Is a star in every way.
As a husband and a father,
He proves loyal every day.
Try to break him; he’ll survive,
And you’ll see when times are tough
That the man you thought was plain
Is a diamond in the rough.
Happy Father’s Day to my amazing dad! Thank you so much for everything you do for me; it means the world. You’ll always be a hero in my eyes, and one of my greatest role models. I’m so lucky to have you as a father.
God bless you always! I love you, Dad!
I love you too, my girl! Thank you for the wonderful poem… I’m so proud of my beloved biologist writer… With all my love, Daddy
You’re welcome! Happy Father’s Day! I love you, Daddy! π
Well said=)
Thanks! π
Beautiful and moving poem! What a great tribute to a father that is very special! Congratulations to you both! <3
Thank you! He really is the best dad ever! π
Great work, and worth remembering, that you can take your “common” dog or dad for granted – it is good to take a step back and reflect on how incredibly lucky we are to have such wonderful people in our lives. thanks for the reminder.
Thanks! True, it’s easy to take our loved ones for granted sometimes. My parents really are wonderful people; I’m incredibly blessed to have them! π