Here’s a song for dad. You raise me up – Josh Groban version.
Picture of us. Do you see the resemblance?
This poem is dedicated to you, dad!
When i was 1, you taught me how to walk.
I thanked you by running away when you called.
When I was 2, you fed and bathed me.
I thanked you by crying all night long.
When i was 3, you made my meals with love.
I thanked you by tossing my plate on the floor.
When i was 4, you gave me some crayons.
I thanked you by colouring the walls.
When i was 5, you dressed me for the holidays.
I thanked you by making a mess before leaving the house.
When i was 6, you walked me to school.
I thanked you by screaming “I’M NOT GOING!”
When i was 7, you bought me a barbie doll.
I thanked you by throwing it through the next door neighbour’s window.
When i was 8, you handed me an ice-cream.
I thanked you by dripping it all over the carpet.
When i was 9, you paid for my piano lessons.
I thanked you by refusing to practise.
When i was 10, you drove me all day, from school to tuition to birthday parties.
I thanked you by jumping out of the car without looking back.
When i was 11, you suggested a haircut.
I thanked you by crying out loud “I look like a mushroom!”
When i was 12, you warned me not to play the computer.
I thanked you by ‘breaking’ into the computer room after you left the house.
When i was 13, you told me not to date.
I thanked you by having a relationship of 8 months.
When i was 14, you paid for a camp away from home.
I thanked you by forgetting to call home.
When i was 15, you came home from work looking for a hug.
I thanked you by sitting in front of the tv watching Cantonese series.
When i was 16, you were expecting an important phone call.
I thanked you by being on the phone all night.
When i was 17, you taught me how to drive.
I thanked you by driving the car every chance i had.
When i was 18, you suggested certain careers for my future.
I thanked you by saying “I don’t know what i want”
When i was 19, you told me to read the Bible daily.
I thanked you by doing things that contradict the Bible.
When i was 20, you suggested i use my money wisely.
I thanked you by buying unnecessary things.
When i turn 21, you will suggest that i come home often.
I will thank you by moving halfway across the world!
Dear dad,
Happy father’s day! You’re simply indescribable and irreplaceable. Thank you for all your love, care and concern, and most importantly, being so patient with me. You have help shaped me into who I am today. I hope I wasn’t a difficult daughter to raise up. There are many times when I do not appreciate your hard work. But still, you choose to love me and care for me, just like my Father in heaven. Many say that I’m a photocopy of you. Yes, I’m proud to be daddy’s girl!
Ruthy
