Ode to Steve

To dad who makes us laugh,
to dad who knows us inside out,
we will not deprive you of your bath,
nor shirk our chores with a pout.

With one sock off, with one sock on,
With applesauce breakfasts, with blueberry lips,
We will help with sticks on the lawn,
We will smile at all your quips.

To a 'who are you do it?' dad,
To a 'doh!' and an 'excellent' dad,
To our 'Newman!' dad,
We give you our love.