Late at night, when my soul is quiet <br />I sense his presence so strong and true <br />He stands before me, soul revived and strength replenished <br />Comforted by his meaningful smile, it gives me faith anew <br /> <br />When times were tough, he was at his best <br />Beneath his calm, the sheen of steel <br />A man of his word, no promise ever faltered <br />His character of honor, to each man he did reveal <br /> <br />He was a quiet hero, a man of subtle strength <br />Many ways a wonder, though perfect he was not <br />Always gracious and giving <br />Forever my flaws somehow forgot <br /> <br />His shining smile, his wit and wisdom <br />Become precious memories profound in my heart <br />Known to all and respected by many <br />His life a vivid painting, a masterful work of art <br /> <br />The land his passion, an unfathomable part of his life <br />A valued and precious gift, deemed worthy of respect <br />His love of the land was witnessed by all <br />My life it would affect <br /> <br />He was a giving man, always foremost to help <br />Giving to many, no need ever forsaken <br />All who knew him observed his giving <br />The talents he exhibited became his secret fortune <br /> <br />His departed family called to him, their voices sweet and assuring <br />Willing to embrace him in an angelic arm <br />Gently he waited, a last wish to be resolved <br />Knowing that his loves would be in grief, but suffer no more harm <br /> <br />His final days were difficult, his beloved family by his side <br />But, strength of spirit he did display <br />His thoughts were always of his family, never of himself <br />He left on his terms, onward to God on his mountain stairway <br /> <br />Now, he stands unassumingly before the Lord <br />Unabashed and unafraid, his duty deemed complete <br />Humility and humbleness were his gifts to us all <br />The Lord smiles on him now restored, his wings strong and replete<br /><br />Michael Deskis<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/a-father-s-legacy/
