All praise is given to the most precious
Nurture of the maternal instinct, but what
About the umbrella coverage delivered by the dad?
Why do we relinquish the unheralded role of
The man
The world of sports has the glamour and awe to idolize
The players. They will always say, "Thanks, mom.",
"Love you, mom.".It was dad who paid for the equipment,
Travel, and heartbreak; which is expected of
The man
Hollywood is full of shining stars who have
Built fabulous mansions to honor the love
Given to them by their mom. Their education, their discipline;
Their moral compass... who would think this was given by
The man
Much like the stage hand, or the assistant coach.
These unmistakable professions will not be on camera
Or in the spotlight. Without them; movies would be made.
Games could not be played. This is the super powers of
The man
So as you rightly raise your mother to the highest of
Heights, on a pedestal of love and respect, be sure
To build two. For from her lips will spill the precious joy
You bring; and say you simply could not be here without
The man.
This poem is about the unsung hero, who shared in that special moment of your life
DAD