Sara Kendrick Poet Rhyme

Etch a Sketch

Poverty stands close ready to knock
Bare essentials just those
Much love, human companionship
Lessons in life imposed

As a boy he learned to work
He didn't love it but did
With willingness he plowed the mule
No brothers' work him outdid

Responsive, responsible boy
Turns into a selfess man
A reliable mature human
Remembers where he began 

Quick to laugh, quick to understand
Quick with mercy and gifts
He was positive strong man
Things for himself meant thrift

Caring, cheerful affectionate
Thoughtful in most ways
Faithful devoted husband
He's greatly missed today

Inspired by Gautami Phookan's contest
Sketch A Character
Not an entry
This is some of my father's positive characteristics

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Rajat Kanti Chakrabarty November 2, 2014 at 6:08 AM Thanks for sharing with us the memories of your father. So sweet a poem. It is a learning experience Sara...love....rajat

Andrea Dietrich November 1, 2014 at 11:50 PM he was the Salt of the earth kind of man, Sara. You come from good stock!!! Good luck in the contest. I am sure this will do well.

Brenda Meier-Hans November 1, 2014 at 7:38 PM You have made a wonderful tribute to him here Sara. Thanks for sharing this with us.

Dorian Petersen Potter November 1, 2014 at 2:08 PM Great memories shared of your dear father, Sara. It must be so special for you to remember him when you do, and am sure you must miss him in your life. Enjoyed it!;) xxxx D.

Anne-Lise Andresen November 1, 2014 at 12:38 PM - A great husband, father and friend - a lovely poem written from your heart Sara - Thank you for sharing your beautiful memories of your dear father. - oxox // Anne-Lise :)

Debra Squyres November 1, 2014 at 11:04 AM Such wonderful self-reliant characteristics displayed in this tribute. Heartfelt and well written lines. Miss mine too !!

David Meade November 1, 2014 at 10:28 AM An awesome tribute right from the heart, from the one he held on his knee. A great man is one who loves his family and that is who I met today. Thank-you for sharing.