If There Were More Men Like My Dad

If there were more men, like my Dad . . .

You would welcome everyone with a big cocky grin,
a warm handshake and a greeting of,
"Don't I know you?"

 If there were more men, like my Dad . . .

Your nickname would be "Lover".
Your brother's nickname would be "Easy".
Explaining how you came by those names
could not be told in church or in mixed company.

If there were more men, like my Dad . . .

Teasing would be as natural as inhaling and exhaling.

If there were more men, like my Dad . . .

All children would know their butt from a hole in the ground.

If there were more men, like my Dad . . .

You would be a genuine chap wearin', spur jinglin', whip crackin',

lasso throwin' cowboy.

If there were more men, like my Dad . . .

You would know all the words to songs like,

"Running Bear Loved Little White Dove",

"Have I Told You Lately That I Love You",

"The Old Grey Mare",

and the ever popular

"I Love To Go Swimmin' With Bow-Legged Women

and Swim Between Their Knees".

If there were more men, like my Dad . . .
You would give countless hours of your time and talents in service to your church and your community.

If there were more men, like my Dad . . .
You could catch horseflies by their wings.

If there were more men, like my Dad . . .

"I'm feeling a little bum today," would not be a comment 

regarding your general state of health.

If there were more men, like my Dad . . .

You would never nap.  You would just rest your eyes.

If there were more men, like my Dad . . .

You would REALLY love to eat. 

If there were more men, like my Dad . . .
Patroitism would not be just a word to you.
When you heard the "Star Spangled Banner" played
or saw Old Glory pass in review,
you would be the first one on your feet,
placing your hand over your heart.
Then you would urge everyone around you to do the same.

If there were more men like my Dad . . . 
Your son-in-law would also be your best friend.




You may have thought I didn't see,
Or that I hadn't heard,
Life lessons that you taught to me,
But, I got every word.


Perhaps you thought I'd missed it all,
(The young aren't very smart),
But, Dad, I picked up everything,
It's written on my heart.


Without you Dad, I wouldn't be
The woman I am today;
You built a strong foundation,
No one can take that away.


I've grown up with your values,
And I'm sure glad I did;
So here' s to you dear dad,
From your ever grateful kid.