oh, the places we've been

special night, dad.

and in honor of father's day,

i just wanted to say

that your involvement in my life is superb.

i cannot measure the quality time

you have spent with me.

you treated me to a first date at age 13,

you were my personal escort to a writer's conference,

you took me to street meetings

and even man-handled a tow truck ride on the way home.

you cleared out an office or two to give me space for my dreams

and you've believed in me when i have forgotten how to believe in myself.

love you much.