The PaPa

What is a father?
Papa. Dad. Friend.
Sitting in the hospital at 3am--
Awaiting the birth of his child.
Providing the food and clothes--
Sheltering his family on a night.
Sacrificing dreams, goals, ambitions,
To be the one his children can respect.
To share with them,
Their dreams, goals, ambitions.
Giving his love, time, attention
To children unsuspecting
The measure of his devotion.
He comforts, guides, and listens--
When he deserves to be heard.
He gives his family--himself.