happy birthday dad,
who’s laughter made us glad,
that while the world would crumble,
your love would never fumble,
among the cracks and debris of those who needed to be humbled.
we were left to fend for ourselves,
yet the lessons you gave weren’t how to spell,
but how to love and appreciate life,
since the world we are in reeks of spite,
happy birthday dad,
you never taught me how to be mad,
so ...