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
Copyright © Sara Kendrick | Year Posted 2014
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