Looking back at those difficult years that were gone. <br /> I recall all the wrong, we had done. <br /> We could have spent all that time, <br /> In fun and laughter. <br /> Instead of hurting one another. <br /> <br /> I smile at times when I remember my childhood years. <br /> How you carried me on your shoulders, almost everywhere. <br /> We had wonderful times together; <br /> But then came those restless years of my life. <br /> When we could not see eye to eye. <br /> I thought that you didn't care anymore, <br /> So I went out to the wrong places, with unsavory people <br /> And got into a lot of trouble.<br /><br />Vivien C. Patrick<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/the-labour-of-love-dedicated-to-fathers/
