My dad

you know that dad
with careful, quick moving eyes
close at all times

the one that makes sure
the house is safe
everything is fixed
every holiday is
a smile-filled
momentous occasion

the one that was there
when you graduated
high school, college,
college again...

that is the greatest
grandpa you know
building forts
and explaining
why everything is
what it is

the one that has
always been there
and always will be

the one that is loved
and admired

that's my dad
maybe yours too?