Each father leaves a footprint on the world - a record that he was here, who he was and what he did. His only choice is in what kind of footprint he chooses to leave.....

Fatherhood

Father's Day
A time to pause and reflect on
The Man
Who, in the simplicity of an ideal world
Has the power to shape and direct us
The Man
Who can control our life
Positively 
Caregiver, provider, disciplinarian, educator
Forever love
Unselfish - unconditional
The Man
To whom we give love, thanks and honor
The Man
Who, in the complexity of an unfair world
Has the power to destroy or ruin us
The Man
Who can control our life 
Negatively
Invisible, unavailable, abusive, estranged
Forever lost
Disowner - rejector
The Man
To whom we give anger, hurt, frustration
Father's Day
A day to remember
That the force of Fatherhood
Can not be overstated
As we all tread the pathways
That our fathers' laid down
Good or bad
We are the product of their footprints 
We are who we are
In part due to who he was
The Man
Who we call Father