One Of A Kind 

Daddy's life was hard, 
He worked like a slave.
Now when I look back, 
I see what daddy gave. 

Workin' dusk to dawn, 
To keep his family fed. 
He came in so tired, 
He'd fall into bed. 

He always had a smile, 
If I asked for his time. 
I'll never fill his shoes,
He was one of a kind. 

Though he was small, 
His shadow was big. 
Once he shook hands, 
He would never renege. 

He opened up my eyes,
Loved me patiently. 
I miss daddy so, 
But have our memories.

He always had a smile, 
If I asked for his time.
I'll never fill his shoes,
He was one of a kind. 

Copyright 2000 By: Glenn Smith 
(All rights reserved)