Well, today is that southern sweetened iced tea toast to honor our wonderful fathers celebrating this special day. Tea & Poetry Book Club came across this poem by Susan Ceylise that speaks so poignantly about the real fathers making a big impact in strengthening their children’s lives. This day is for all of the fathers out there, who are brave enough to step up to the plate and be the type of father God intended for them to be.
Please sip on your sweetened iced tea and enjoy this poem, “What Is a Dad?” by Susan Ceylise. Happy Father’s Day!
What Is a Dad?
By Susan Ceylise
A dad is someone who
wants to catch you before you fall
but instead picks you up,
brushes you off,
and lets you try again.
A dad is someone who
wants to keep you from making mistakes
but instead lets you find your own way,
even though his heart breaks in silence
when you get hurt.
A dad is someone who
holds you when you cry,
scolds you when you break the rules,
shines with pride when you succeed,
and has faith in you even when you fail...
Dad, you're everything a dad should be and some.
wants to catch you before you fall
but instead picks you up,
brushes you off,
and lets you try again.
A dad is someone who
wants to keep you from making mistakes
but instead lets you find your own way,
even though his heart breaks in silence
when you get hurt.
A dad is someone who
holds you when you cry,
scolds you when you break the rules,
shines with pride when you succeed,
and has faith in you even when you fail...
Dad, you're everything a dad should be and some.
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