To a daughter a father is a very extraordinary man
From the first smile that they exchange, and until the very last
He will always be her support, he will always have her back
My father has many lessons to bestow upon his kids
He taught us to ride a bike and to try to hit a ball
He taught us to be good sports, and to get up when we fall
He taught my sister to be silly and be true to who she is
He taught my brother to be kind and to hold a baseball glove
And he taught his youngest daughter the power of unconditional love
I remember funny moments, like our morning drives to school
Like our trip to San Francisco, so much laughter in our past
It’s those memories that are so strong, that comfort and will last
We’ve had our times that tested, waters cruel and storms so rough
But even in those darkest times you taught your patience and your love
And that to stay afloat sometimes you need to look for guidance from above
My father is a man of courage, love and faith
He packed up the truck and stood there by my side when I moved two states away
And when I wanted to give up on my dreams he encouraged me to stay
He is a joker a couch napper and a protector of his house
He is a leader in his work, a loving husband to his wife
He leaves glow of happiness in the hearts of all those in his life
Coach, Husband, Boss, Son, Brother, Uncle, Friend and many more
My father wears many hats, a stack of them so tall
But I think the one that says on it – “Dad” – Is my favorite of all.
I love you, Daddy!
Love,
Your baby girl
Alix in Wonderland 