To Dad, on Father's Day:

You may have thought I didn't see,
Or that I hadn't heard,
Life lessons that you taught to me,
But I got every word.
Perhaps you thought I missed it all,
And that we'd grow apart,
But Dad, I picked up everything,
It's written on my heart.
Without you, Dad, I wouldn't be
The man I am today;
You built a strong foundation
No one can take away. 
I've grown up with your values,
And I'm very glad I did;
So here's to you, dear father, 
From your forever grateful kid.