“Most of us Dads had to work, too! It wasn’t always pleasant … but at times it was fun, often inspiring, and even providing life lessons. The following collection of rhymes resulted from work experiences with which many can probably relate … “

I'm the master of a ship
	That's sturdy, clean, and fast,
And holds the hardest working crew
	To sail before the mast.

People come from miles around
	When into port we come,
To see my ship, and watch my crew, 
	And ask me how it's done.

"Simple, folks," I tell them,
	(And, still, not all believe me)
"Hire the best, and treat them well,
	And most the rest is easy!"

Sure, I sometimes take the wheel,
	But not that much, you see,
For I've got better men for that, 
	And other jobs for me.

When weather's bad, and seas are rough,
	I navigate the craft,
But not without a lot of help
	From others on the staff.

I don't know how to engineer,
	But I've some men that do.
I can't begin to cook a meal,
	But I've a galley crew.

So, just how do I help my men
	Onboard, then, everyday?
I do the very best I can
	To stay out of their way.

I buy them all the tools they need
	To help them do their chores.
I eat with them aboard the ship,
	And drink with them ashore.

I call them by their given names,
	And know their families too.
I let them try out different ways 
	To do the jobs they do.

I praise the crew when work is good,
	And tell them when it's not.
It's me who pays the wages due
	On time, no matter what.

I'm the Master of the ship,
	And she's among the best,
And though I don't do much onboard,
	I'm still a great success!