Washington's Birthday: A poem about America's lost Father's Day

It means so much to our nation

To celebrate our Father’s Day,

But Congress had to change it

And now it’s called President’s Day.

I don’t know what they were thinking

When they voted their way.

I believe it was more about business

Than respect for our Patriot’s Day.

I don’t know if they realize

What it means to our children

To honor our Father’s Day,

Cause if they don’t restore it

It will be forgotten with each passing day.

If we want to preserve our nation

And nurture patriotism in some way,

Congress had better restore

George Washington’s Birthday.

LTC. Ret. Samuel Lombardo

Destin

To read Lombardo's fascinating story, click here.