Cowboy Dad

A cowboy I know works down at the store.
Wears a big old hat.
Smiles when he sees my mom
like I do with my cat.
 
We pick him up at 6 o'clock
six days a week.
He's only off on Sunday
when he fixes things that leak.
 
Every time we pick him up
he brings a soda from the back.
I like to see his shiny boots
but his glasses have a crack.
 
He drives home talking loudly
then we race to the door.
He always says quite proudly
"Had a pretty good day at the store."
©Steve Dirksen