He’s step-by-step and follow through
He’s a walk to clear your mind
The unasked advice that stays with you
He’ll never be too hard to find
He's the punch line of your favorite joke
And the wit that it requires
He's the subtle hint of ash and smoke
After nights of fighting fires
He's the first of first responders
In your home or at ground zero
A host of trust if you give yours
He is a living and breathing hero
He’s step-by-step and follow through
He's the walk amongst the talk
He’s your little league and life coach, too
Constant and sturdy, he's a rock
He’s worthy followed footsteps
He's an after-crying smile
Balancing me through missteps
No matter how many the mile
He’s behind all that I’m proud of
He's insight and rationale
He’s how I know, there can be love
That's truly unconditional
He’s step-by-step and follow through
He's my first step’s reaching hand
Steps that walked me down the aisle, too
He's my Dad, in his footsteps I stand
