POEM: " You Don't Have To"

This poem is dedicated to ALL the fathers... Present ones, absent ones, step ones, volunteer ones, adopted ones, and even those drafted into fatherhood... kicking and screaming...if you've ever struggled to know what to do...this poem was created just for you...

You don't have to be a comedian

To make your children smile

You don't have to be a designer

To share your sense of style

You don't have to be the smartest

To hand your kids a book

You don't have to be disciplined

To set them straight with "that look"

You don't have to be a pilot

To teach them how to fly

You just have to do your part

And here's the reason why:

See fathers are a part 

Of God's most perfect plan

Mothers can nurture a tree

But a father's strength makes it stand

you don't have to be a gardener

To help your children grow

& You don't have to know Everything

just teach them what you know

You don't have to be a genius 

to tell your kids "You're smart"

Being a father isn't about being impressive

It's about sharing from the heart

You don't have to be a millionaire

To help supply their needs

Remember God created the giant oak

From one tiny acorn seed

So 

you don't have to perfect

They'll take you, blemished and scarred

kids tend to see past all that

They'll love you the way you are

You don't have to be the "World's Greatest"

I promise, just come as you are

No matter what you're working with

To them, you're a "Superstar"

In truth...

You don't have to give support

Or even spend time with your kids

Really ...you don't even have to be there

But they'll be glad you did

Copyright Aida Correa 2011