The Gift of Zachary

Dear Zachary,

You have gifted me with your enthusiasm
your energy and your curiosity
Your passion and hunger
for knowledge.

You lead me into places in nature
you guided me to Upland Hills School

You inspire me with your music-making
and guitar wizardry

Your word-smithing and language skills
grow each day

Your command of Spanish was
evident from early-on

Your speed is strong and powerful
bolts of lightning

You command the soccer ball
and weave it, then drive it to the net

You are sensitive and loving
You pay attention to people who need help

I am so blessed to know you and be your dad

You teach me things about my self
that were there all along
but I could never see
until you elicited them in me
from me
and gave them
to me

God bless you today and always
I love you with all my heart and soul

Papi