Dad. <br /> <br />My father was a clever man <br />Though limited in his view. <br />His motto do the best you can <br /> that’s all anyone can do. <br /> <br />He raises his brood without his mate. <br />She died when I was very small <br />He did not flinch or hesitate <br /> but did his best to teach us all. <br /> <br />The values which held to be <br /> paramount to everyone. <br />Integrity and honesty <br /> and not to fear to stand alone. <br /> <br />His word once given would be kept <br /> if it were possible to do. <br />Reluctantly he would accept <br /> there were some things he must review. <br /> <br />When fate stepped in and called a halt <br />dictating change of circumstance. <br /> He knew that he was not at fault <br />His wishes did not stand a chance. <br /> <br />When I was young I thought that he <br /> accepted far too readily <br />Limits to opportunity <br /> I was too naïve to see. <br /> <br />His life had been a great success <br /> he had in fact achieved his aim. <br />Stuck by his motto done his best. <br />He was a winner in life’s game. <br /> <br />I hold his values true today <br /> and do the very best I can. <br />To emulate him day by day. <br />My father was a gentle man. <br /> <br />1-Jan-08<br /><br />ivor or ivor.e hogg<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/dad-52/
