Dad * Poem by Oyelakin Gbolahan

God took the strength of a mountain,
The sedateness of the hills and valleys,
The majesty of a tree,
The warmth of a summer sun;

The radiance of the sunrise,
The glory of the bright shining moon,
The calmness of a quite sea,
The tenderness of the tidal winds;

The generous soul of nature,
The comforting arm of night,
The wisdom of the ages,
The power of the eagle’s flight;

The joy of a morning in spring,
The faith of a mustard seed,
The patience of eternity,
The depth of a family need;

The compassion of the Maker,
The deep love of a nursing mother,
The guiding eyes and heart of a watchman,
And finally, the breath of life;

All joined together,
God combined these qualities.
He knew His masterpiece was complete,
And so, He called it … Dad