Happy Father's Day

Happy Father’s Day

Filed under:Other — posted by admin on June 21, 2009 @ 12:34 am

Hi there – Just a quick blog post today. Our resident writer and some time poet Matthew Readman has written a poem about his dad that he wants to share and dedicate to all the dad’s out there today. Here’s what he has to say …

On this special day I would like to take a moment and thank my dad for all he’s done for me. I know I talk to mom more, but I want to let you know how important you are to me. Here’s my poem …

I know sometimes it’s hard for me to tell you how I feel
But today I will let you know and that my feelings are for real
I know when times are tough and mom cries within
You hold are family together with your love and wisdom

I remember when you taught me how to ride a bike
You said you wouldn’t let go, and you held on so tight
You never break your promise, and you always keep your word
Dad you always shown me that family comes first

I know you try to show me that a man should never lie
You also have shown me that a man’s allowed to cry
Those few little words you say which takes away my blues
Is when you say to me, Matt I’m so proud of you

I know it’s hard to have a son with so many difficulties
A son who hides and at times can’t stand reality
But Dad I love you so much and my words may be few
Dad you are my idol and I want to be just like you

Have a great day,

Dave Angel

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What a beautiful poem, Matthew, the sentiments are heartfelt and I can see your Dad’s proudometer will be off the scale!!
Hope you all enjoy a wonderful Father’s Day.
Kay Al-Ghani

Comment by Kay — June 21, 2009 @ 4:35 am
Beautiful poem matthew! I was reading it thinking will
My 11year old son ever get to a level where he could express himself as such. I mean feelings to him are alien I don’t think he understands them at all. He states things as a matter of factly. It takes getting used to, but what I wonder is has he got deepbfeelings about things, people, family except for his laptop and runescape game?

Comment by Maureen — June 21, 2009 @ 5:03 am
What a precious poem Matthew. Your Dad would have been so touched to have received that from you.
Blessings to you both, hope you really enjoy your Father’s Day with your Dad!
Josie,Peter, Al and Johnny Cunningham

Comment by josie — June 21, 2009 @ 5:06 am
How lovely Matthew!

Comment by Mary Robertson — June 21, 2009 @ 6:57 am
Wow Matthew, what a great poem. I as a father would be very, very proud to recieve such a gift from my son. Just being with him is the biggest joy in my life but that poem would be a great bonus! I hope you and your dad have an awesome day Matthew and thanks for the big smile, Tom.

Comment by Thomas Cromwell — June 21, 2009 @ 8:27 am
As i thought of my son while reading,tears rolled down my cheeks.I know my son feels the same way about me but just cant say it.Thanks for sharing that awesome poem with other fathers like me.Your father is very lucky and so am I.I would’nt trade places with anyone else and nether would your dad.

Comment by Mike Morrell — June 21, 2009 @ 12:35 pm
Lovely poem, Matthew. Your dad must be so proud to have a son like you.

Comment by christine cree — June 21, 2009 @ 1:32 pm
fantastic words brought together through emotion , made me get very emotional, i have an autistic son who is nearly ten now, he brings me great joy, over a time of heartache,just like everyone else.well done matthew,hope today was a great time foryou both.lins,rich , aidan ,callum ,jasmine and jack

Comment by lindsey — June 21, 2009 @ 4:34 pm
What a beautiful poem. My father is no lopnger here with us, but he still lives on! And he so much understood my daughter. Happy Fathers Day!

Comment by Connie Whitmer — June 21, 2009 @ 5:49 pm
So great Matthew I don’t know you but I feel proud of you

Comment by Peggy — June 22, 2009 @ 4:40 pm