Driver Of The Year

Congrats to my dad. I am so proud.

Driver Of The Year
For weeks now
My dad has mentioned
That he has been nominated
For driver of the year
He would say “there’s no way I won”
And I would say “I bet you won”
He didn’t believe me
And didn’t have faith in himself
Today they were announcing the winner
I was at work and my mind was not there
Some of it was with my dad
I don’t keep my phone on me at work
Its in my purse in a locker
As soon as I got the orders done
I would go look at my phone
Just to see if my dad had called me
Nothing at that time..
So I finally just said to myself
Ill go call him..
Once I picked up my phone
I had a text message from my dad
Saying “I WON”
I bust out laughing and had a huge smile
People at work asked and I told them
I wanted to tell everyone
That my dad, my father, my everything
Had won driver of the year.
280 thousand drivers were nominated
Out of the United States
And my dad was chosen.
I can not wait to watch my father
Up on that stage receiving the award
That he truly deserves.
I wish there was a “Father of the Year”
Because he would definitely win that one too
I am so proud of him
Finally, my dad gets award for what he does
He works so hard and doesn’t quit
He gets up everyday and goes to work
And he does it for his family.
He is my hero.
He is my Father
And he is Driver Of The Year.

Reviews

[THE LOST ROSE]

Congrats to your pop. This was a very nice tribute and the love for your Father is what every man lives for to hear from their children. It sounds like he has done a good job raising you and you appreciate it.

[17thWhitePrince]

WoW !!!
That is so wonderfully portrayed indeed !!!
All that Love that you have for your father shines right through !!!
WoW !!!
Such a most beautiful piece of writing !!!

[The Rock And Roll Cowbo..]

Wow such great sentimental feeling expressed, that is wonderful to see... by the way congrats to your dad.

[Aimee Mahathy]

As far of the "artistry" of the poem goes, I'd say it could use some work. But simply saying that would be cold-hearted and blind.
This poem is so full of your heart! Sure, it's not articulate, it doesn't rhyme, or make any attempt to utilize similie or metaphor~ but as far as purity of emotion goes, you got it!
I usually don't bother finishing reading, or even commenting on, poems that just -look- like someone jotted it down in ten minutes without a second thought (not that yours does, but you know =]) but I really enjoyed this one! You shared with us one of your happiest moments, and in its most raw and true form.
Thank you for sharing this! =D