Gtos

Work hard,
Live well;
Wise words from a father to a son,
what happens to those words that a son doesn't hear;
guidance is revered as some sort of construct that is explicit,
Have you reared the youth that to you was nonexistent,
were their phrases in your intentions such as love,
Did you have the strength to persevere or did you run like a thief in the night; 
Did you fight for your ancient right to bare witness to something greater than ones self;
Did you sacrifice health, wealth and sleepless nights;
Youth trite in wanting what's already Been sung; 
Work hard,
Live well;
Wise words from a father to his son.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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May 25, 2016 at 1:07 PM
Nicely said... LINDA
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May 25, 2016 at 12:55 PM
Interesting lines..If only working hard and live well(good) were thr only requirements..Life is very complicated ..Thanks for the soup msl..Sara
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