My Dad

It doesn't seem that long ago
When I was sitting on your knee
Telling you about my dreams
As you listened quietly

The years fly by so quickly 
Hard to believe I'm all grown up
And still I find I need that kind of 
My Dad's ... pick me up 

You always had a way of making big things small
And making me feel like I could have it all
From wiping baby tears away

To guiding me down life's highway
You were always there to fill that loving cup
Giving a smile with your Dad ... pick me up

A thank you doesn't do it
There's much more in my heart
If you gave me a pen I wouldn't
Know quite where to start

To write the ways you've helped me grow 
And taught me oh so much 
And when I'm low or tired
There's my Dad's ... pick me up

Beautiful Poetry © Ellen M.DuBois 2002