A Daddy like you...

Family at all times
At the forefront of his mind
Together with seriousness
He combines his chirpy fun
Ever calm, ever forgiving.
Rest assured all work'll be done
when he's around -
the perfect workaholic.
Epitome of determination
and impeccable self control
His means are simple
Luxury is not his taste.
Close to nature as ever one can be
He's seen his own share of
Sweet and sour moments
Perfection and order define him
A brainiac in his own genius way
Never does he forget
to count his blessings
or to give consideration
to the most insignificant.

Thorough plans are his forte

No detail dare goes amiss.

The many playful wrestling matches

you had against Mom,

the teasing, the banter

Had us want to roll

in peals of laughter

while I tried to maintain

a straight face for her sake.

Maundy Thursdays pop in my mind

The bread laid down -

a symbol of his life

For his loved ones.

A jack-of-all-trades

Be it switchboard, machine, pipes

Brought alive by deft hands.

Intimidating, yet soft

Stern, but understanding

Yes, he's complex, yet simple

A role model to many.

God-gifted am I indeed

to inherit his legacy

I could never have wished for

a better Daddy like you!!

A VERY HAPPY 50th BIRTHDAY TO YOU DAD!!!