Looking Forward Poem by RACHEL ZARANTONELLO

First I called him Daddy,
Then, I'll just call him Dad
As I get older, it will be other things
I have his temper when I am mad
He's taught me to walk,
I've shown him he can run
He tries to show me how to play ball,
together it's so much fun!
Not ready to be a Daddy,
Still learning to take care of my needs
Teaching me to ride a bike,
mow the lawn, and cut the weeds.
My Dad's advice, so wise
To help me save a dime
Often needed, seldom taken,
But always 'Right on time'
He'll teach me to fish & hunt
To play games & have fun
He'll take me riding & camping
Teaching me to safely use my gun
Mom prays I'm a better version of him
As he helps me grow each day
At times, he looks at me and calls Grandpa
To say 'I'm sorry for being that way'.