Our family has officially entered the era of continuous school events and/or recreational activities; it is never-ending cycle of hustle and bustle. Today, I wanted to share a highlight from one of those events – a poetry slam from my daughter’s school. Yes, this gentleman has gotten old. I vividly remember writing about her when she was born many, many years. Well, it seemingly feels that long. It has been long enough for her to discover my blog on the Internet and actually read about my documented adventures as a new father. I digress, she wrote many poems that were captured in her book of poems, but I thought this particular one captured her thoughtful and caring demeanor. I encourage her to write down her thoughts more often, but it is a constant battle with those pesky tablets. Ah, the joys of parenthood.

Keep Going

When things get rough, you have to toughen up
When you are sad, it is okay to cry
And sometimes find a quiet place to hide

When I lost my dog Lindsay
It was easy to say
Every day would never be the same

We had our moments, and that's okay
Every day is a new day
For the people that supported me - thank you

When she fell in front of me and went to sleep
I thought I would never play for another day

But Lindsay would want me to keep going
We love you Lindsay
You were great for all of your days