Dad Never Asked for Much at All

Each Father's Day, we proudly say,

"Dad needs another tie today."

The stores agree, the ads all cheer,

As striped silk trophies reappear.

He smiles and nods, then plays his part,

Though what he really wanted was your heart.

Dad never asked for much at all.

He often listened to you and caught the ball,

He stood beside us when we'd fall.

While we wrapped gifts with childish pride,

His greatest joy was at our side.

The joke, year after year,

Was thinking presents brought him cheer.

Dad never asked for much at all.

For fathers here, whose laughter rings,

Whose steady hands still mend our things,

Give hugs and memories to make his day

Which always means more than gifts that fade away.

For time itself is precious gold,

Worth more than gadgets bought and sold.

Dad never asked for much at all.

And now for those who've passed beyond,

Whose love remains a lasting bond,

Their lessons and memories still survive

In every dream, they helped revive.

The gifts grow old, the cards grow small,

But love outlives the years' long crawl.

And in the silence, soft and warm,

We hear their voices through the storm.

Everyone should know that

Dad never asked for much at all.