Am I a Father?

Am I a Father

The woman I loved was giving birth,
And I was praying for all I was worth.
She was our first, I was happy and sad.
Did I really have what it took to be a dad?

Dear Father, am I making a mistake?
Do I really think I have what it takes?
Then I was filled with a voice from above,
What all children will need is your love.

My heart softened and the tears did flow,
If I did everything I could, then I’d know.
I knew it would take every minute of the day,
To protect, provide and instruct in everyway.

In the times when doubt clouded the mind,
I had the source where the answers I’d find.
This source is filled with examples of love,
It is the perfect love from the Father above.

I time of joy or need I call and He is there,
He wants to be in it all and His love to share.
He wants to be my strength as I go along,
And I want with all my heart to pass this on.

There is but one lesson I can try to teach, love.
There is but one place from which it comes, above.
Now, men it’s true you can easily plant your seed,
But ask yourself truthfully, am I a Father in deed?

Carl A. Gooch ~ 05 February 2008