A Father’s Omission

It was the evening
before Father’s Day
when I first heard you
brag to your friends
that your dad can do anything.

At the proper time you’ll understand
my greatest accomplishment -
to this point -
is never letting you be privy
to my failures.
Yet, until that day,
I’ll continue to let you be convinced
your dad is more than he is,
all so you can grow up to believe
you truly can do anything.