From my first high five to teaching me to drive,
You've been by my side, my guide through life.
Always had my back, in joy and in strife,
From the smallest decisions to choosing a wife.

You tied my ties, a constant in two decades of time,
Without you, I wouldn't know how to climb.
Standing tall, strong, and wise,
Surviving life's storms and highs.

Appreciating every sacrifice, every piece of advice,
You know better, your wisdom, my priceless device.
Even if you repeat, I hear it once or twice,
Grateful for your reasoning, always precise.

Teaching that mistakes are a pathway to speak up loud,
Heads held high, you made us proud.
Best father without a doubt,
Being there when times were hard, a constant guard.

Thank you for the credit card and bedtime stories,
Playing in the snow, sharing glories.
UNO games and lessons on how to glow,
Keeping up when things moved slow.

Letting me be the star in my one-man show,
Dad, I love you more than you know.