Dad

Dad is the title and first line of a poem written by Dana Reddick for her father, Jon Reddick on the occasion of his fortieth birthday, June 23, 2009.

Dana was eleven years old.

The original, with all formatting preserved, can be seen at right.

Transcript

Dad…

You held me up when I was down
You showed me all around
Life

Your funny jokes, you made me laugh
And help with some awesome craft
Ideas

Nobody could replace you, I swear,
For the one best father to take care
Of me

Through Softball, you cheered me on,
Though we lost, and it’s now gone
I’m happy

So right now it’s plain to see..
You’re the best one to have ever helped…

Me….