Still Soul

 

I’m the best dad

When my soul is still

When my brain isn’t fidgeting

When I don’t wander

From regret to anxiety

You’re almost six and three

And I can reliably make you giggle

Sometimes it’s a silly word or funny face

Sometimes a purposeful mistake

You astound me nearly every day

If I’m paying attention

You remember something I’d forgotten

Or showing me you know more than I’d ever imagined

You run full speed across the living room or kitchen

Your eyes widen as you throw a paper airplane

If my feet are planted in the present

I know how to turn around a bad moment

I’m the best dad

When my soul is still

Because I know yours is not likely to be