Sunday, June 15, 2008

Father, Captain of Life's Sea

I have a friend in Father who guides me through the gale
A first mate and a skipper who helps me to set sail.

He offers strength and guidance; a helmsman at the wheel.
An ever-steady beam of light; a fortress made of steel.

He’s the master of the ocean; my refuge and my rock
A harbor that I turn to; my anchor at life’s dock.

He’s a mighty sailing warrior a helping hand indeed
A pilot through the churning waves he meets my every need.

He’s the one I always run to when the waves won’t let me be
The lighthouse that I turn to on a rough and troubled sea.

He’s a smoothly sailing vessel a refuge from the storm
The gentle breeze that sends me to an island, sweet and warm.

He’s a brave and fearless skipper a shelter from the heat
Water when I’m thirsty a vessel filled with wheat.

He’s a sure and steady sailor; my captain on life’s sea
No matter where I journey he goes along with me.

Happy Father's Day Dad! I love and miss you so much. I am forever grateful for all that you have done for me. I am so blessed to have you as my Father. Thank you for always being there to support and guide me. You continue to be such an example in my life. I love you.

3 comments:

Taylor family said...

What a great picture! That poem is very fitting for dad too.

Vic and Jan said...

Tanya, you make your father proud. We are so blessed to have such special girls.

Taylor family said...

In response to your comment, yes the girls like hamburgers, but I never buy them because for some reason red meat just seem so much more gross than chicken. Plus, hamburgers are so much bigger than a few little chicken nuggets.