That's a Dad

“That’s A Dad”

(Tom Entrican, 6/18/2023)

He’d never dream of firing mom no matter what she does

Even if there is no dinner to eat, and piles of dirty clothes

She can give him kids who do nothing but bad

Yet his smile grows big with every hug, that’s a dad

He can throw you real high; send you up in the sky

And catch you safely if the sun’s not in his eyes

Gives you an allowance when your grades look sad

And can lift a car way over his head, that’s a dad

He kisses your mom when he walks in the door

Despite being injured by your toys on the floor

Buys all the best groceries that you’ve ever had

Chauffeurs you around even if he is dead, that’s a dad

Sometimes he yells and spanks you a might

Or holds you close when the world wants to fight

Laughs at all of the stupidest jokes that you have

Rescues your bike from up in the tree, that’s a dad

He loves you and your mommy with all of his might

Chases away monsters as he kisses you goodnight

Most of the time he is not all that bad

And that’s why you love him, ‘cause that’s a dad.