Daddy Do Poem by Alan Strand

What’s a Dad to do
When he has a girl like you
Tugging on his pants
And heart at the same time
With a wondrous little
Pointer finger fixed on a toy?
Buy it of course, you’re my joy!

What’s a Dad to do
When he sees you racing through
Life so quickly?
Bubbas and boys, diapers and dresses,
I wash away in your life’s wake.
What happened to my little girl?
Grown up so fast, my head’s in a whirl.

What’s a Dad to do
When he feels just like an old shoe
And can’t keep up to your torrid pace
All frantic and flustered
With hormones gone crazy?
Can’t we just sit and talk a while
Before you race off with a smile?

What’s a Dad to do
When he realizes that you
Grew up to be a wonderful young lady
And some young man will come by
And sweep you away
To the rest of your years,

Will you leave your dear old Dad in tears?
What’s a Dad to do
When he hears of your new
Ambition in life?
A police woman, a nurse,
A great stop sign maker.
What will you become?
Anything you dream- just ask your Mom.

What’s a Dad to do
When he has a girl like you
Gentle and thoughtful,
Creative and loving,
Smart and real funny?
Let her go find her true passion
I know you’ll succeed, and in good fashion!

(For my loving little princess, Shimona,1998/11/14)