Happy Father’s Day
Found this in Dear Abby and wanted to share it.
Not Her Father
Hey, it’s really not “your day”.
I just don’t know what else to say
Because, you see, you’re just a “step”,
You’re not her dad - you’re just a “rep”,
A stand-in really, rest assured
You’re only there to be endured.Oh! Unless she needs a ride,
Or someone there to take her side,
And please have money you can lend;
‘Cause that’s when you will have a friend.She’s NOT your daughter, though be clear;
You’re not her dad, just someone here.There’s really lots for you to do;
And you get all the “good jobs”, too;
You get to worry when she’s late,
Pick her up from her late date,
Comfort her when she’s in tears,
And try to calm her teenage fears.And you will get to love her, too,
Even though she won’t love you.
You’ll get to care for her each day,
And see my daughter doesn’t stray
From rules that you will get to make—
She won’t admit they’re for her sake!She thinks stepdads just aren’t “fun”,
You’re just as boring as her mom.
You’re only there (you must concede)
To see that she’s got all she needs!
Father’s Day? Nah, she won’t bother
Thanking you - you’re not her father!So let me do it in her stead,
As I have done since we were wed.
Thanks for all the things you do,
And all you are - I love you, too.
Happy Father’s Day.by Lesley Stitt, Ontario
There was a time I could’ve written something like this about my own sweet hubby, but my girls have started surprising him over the years by treating him more and more like the dad that he has always tried to be for them!! Love ya, honey!
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Comments:
A great choice for Father’s day. Many we know are in this situation but like your hubby mine has earned a place in the Dad column. Thanks for sharing!
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