Happy 21st Birthday Papa!!!

Happy Birthday to my amazing dad,
you may be a year older,
but you are still a dashing lad!
I know there are many ways to show my appreciation for you,
A little less defiance,
or maybe season tickets to the giants,
but I hope for now, this poem will do!!
 
I'll start my prose with a trip down memory's lane.
Growing up with you was never mundane,
From cartoon marathons on Saturday mornings,
to late nights spent as a family just talking,
our time together, was always rocking!
your spirit is similar to one of a young teen
I love it when you are on the dance floor making a scene,
you got the bhangra down, but need to work on the shoulder lean!
 

I have so many fond memories of you from my younger years,
it's crazy how we went from trips to the playground to sharing cheers!
You were the one who brought  me my very first teddy,
you held my bike when I was unsteady,
Every dance show, you were in the front row
you played therapist, for my every low
you file my tax return every year,
and you will be always be my favorite cashier :)
 
You never leave our family's side,
and I know you will be there for the rest of the ride.
Your support for our family is always unwavering,
even when we act bipolar and our moods are ever-changing!
Thank you for dealing with three crazy ladies on the daily,
but you need to put some lotion because your knees are kinda scaly!
 
We are truly lucky to have a man like you as our father,
Your patience is one of a kind,
and what would we do without your brilliant mind?!
You are our support, our role model, and this family's pillar,
not to mention your tandoori chicken makes for a mean griller.
 
Thank you for all that you are and all that you do,
You are the head of our awesome crew!
To my teacher, my supporter, my beloved Papa
A very Happy Birthday,
Can't wait to see you at Suppa!!
 


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