Lawn Mowers
Lawn Mowers
Grandpa bought old junk,
and then he made it better.
He worked all day,
every day...
in the hot sun.
The man
never
complained.
I spent every summer,
just this side of Hades,
learning all about life.
There were lessons on gas tanks,
chocks and throttles.
There were exercises in
patience, tenacity, and forbearance.
My Grandfather,
was a tolerant man.
We fixed wires, changed plugs,
cleaned decks and sharpened blades.
These were all important points
to consider now,
and later,
as life present(s)(ed)
it's on questions.
Keeping busy helped Grandpa live long.
Showing me what was necessary
to achieve success...
was a value, immeasurable.
Shake a man's hand,
look him in the eye,
and never lie.
Do a job worth doing well,
and one that is not, better than expected.
The difference will shine,
in the light of day.
Thank you, Pa,
for believing...
in me.
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