Meet my DAD
Some TRIVIA about this man I called Daddy
He's birthday falls on the twenty-fifth.
As early as eighteen... he had to elope
Just because he kissed my Mom on the cheek.
He never finished studies in Mapua
Never had a college degree.
Had to work for a living... and tried overseas
His father never favored his fate.
But being the pillar of the home
He worked hard to prove his worth.
Four of us had finished what he did not.
Mother stood beside him no matter what.
More than four decades of togetherness
Not a perfect union like just other couples..
Through the years we fell and trembled
But stood up and strengthened the bond more.
Now a senior man with a few grey hair
He may not be the best but always the better.
He may not be outstanding in every aspect of life
But, he still is the man who loves us like no other can.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY DADDY !!!
wow, nag-iipad si pudrax! :))
ReplyDeletePUDRAX sounds new to me but I know mudra. Is it the counterpart, TR??
DeleteVery nice! Happy Birthday Daddy Dan!
ReplyDeleteSalamat po, Sir Ponsing Butingting! Advance to you! :)
DeleteI was touched. Get teary eyes. Love your poem. Happy Birthday po sir.
ReplyDeleteMy Dad and my Mom had faced so much hurdles in their marriage and they almost had given up the fight... but me and my three siblings stood by them. The very reason why they managed to stick together up to this moment.
DeleteYour dad must be very proud, Marri. If any one of my kids decides to write something as heartfelt as this one day, it will be one happy day for me. Happy birthday to your dad!
ReplyDeleteI hope, I make my parents proud in my own little way. I may not be beside them always like I used to because I have my own family now, but I'm still around, ready to extend my hand anytime.
DeleteThis post is very touching. You're a really sweet daughter and I'm sure you're very proud of your dad.. :) Happy happy birthday to him!
ReplyDeleteThank you Ms Purple Doll for your greetings! Making poems for my loved ones is my thoughtful way of expressing my innermost.
DeleteHappy Birthday to your Dad!
ReplyDeletejust like Sumi said, this post is indeed very touching. I admire you for being a good daughter, your dad just like mine had sacrificed a lot, they really deserve our respect,love and attention
I'm glad to hear these compliments. Salamat Po! I'm the eldest in the family so I have to be more responsible. If that's being good of me, I want to believe it so.
DeleteIt's impressive how your dad persevered for your family and all of you finishing your degrees is a testament to this.
ReplyDeleteHe may never achieved his father's dream to become an engineer... but he got a Cum Laude and CPA, a Senior Software Engineer and two more daughters who are self-employed. I'm sure... he's PROUD!
DeleteYes, he has a lot to be proud indeed. His selfless act has reap wonders for his children.
DeleteThe poem was really a great feature for all his effort.
DeleteNow I miss my Dad...my husband once said that despite my pain of losing my Dad I should be happy knowing that he did his role as a father to us...still, I miss him. Treasure yours! :)
ReplyDeleteSad to hear this, Ms Marie! I know you have countless memories of your Dad that will somehow quench you every time you miss him.
DeleteBusy na busy si daddy. Ano kaya ang nilalaro niya? Ayaw paawat yata. haha.
ReplyDeleteOO nga Sir Rob... He loves to play any puzzle game.
DeleteNice poem! I miss my father now. Hehe. My father also loves my poem and he's busy aa home. Lol.
ReplyDeleteThanks for liking the poem, Ms Liz. I hope I can read some of yours.
DeleteThat's a wonderful poem. They say a daughter will always be daddy's girl no matter how old she gets, and I believe that to be true. :-) Continue loving your dad. :-)
ReplyDeleteI'm close to both of my parents and I'm willing to help in any way I can when they need me especially when they grow old.
DeleteThis is really sweet, giving back to our parents and appreciate the things they've done for us.
ReplyDeleteI know that being a good daughter is not only being obedient and trustworthy but being morally supportive as well.
DeleteAs always, a very great poet Ms. Marri. Your father's probably so proud for your love and effort especially when you've written a poem that's solely made for him. I suddenly missed my dad...
ReplyDeleteThanks Mai! This is how I express my feelings to my family. They ususally receive this type of warm message in a form of poem. I would love to make you one on your special day. When is it ba??
DeleteSend my greetings to your dad, reading your poem missed me my dad more, and seeing the pictures of your dad made me wished how I wish my dad is still with us sigh!
ReplyDeleteI told him, he has a lot of greetings already but up to this moment none of these he has not read yet. Maybe this weekend, he will find time.
DeleteThat is one techy dad you got :) and that poem is so full of love.
ReplyDeleteHe just plays games like this one but he knows nothing about social networking sites like FB and TWITTER. He even has no email address yet.
DeleteHappy Birthday to your dad! Your poem made me missed my ofw dad...How I wish his home...
ReplyDeleteSalamat Ms Bev! Your Dad is a modern hero and you're lucky as well.
DeleteIt's as lovely tribute from a loving daughter. I can feel how proud you are of your Dad. Happy birthday to him!
ReplyDeleteThank you for the greetings ms Rossel! We have to show our loved ones how important they are to us because life is too short to be insensitive.
Deletea nice poem for a father... it would definitely melt my heart to receive something like this from my kids. happy birthday to your dad... Yahweh bless.
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