Memories of My Daddy
MEMORIES OF MY DADDY (and maybe yours)
Pa was always up 'fore the rooster crowed
Buildin' the fire in Ma's wood burnin' stove
With wood he'd chopped the night before
And stacked neatly in the corner on the kitchen floor
Then he'd go to the lot and feed the mules
While they were eatin', he'd lay out his tools
He would carefully select the things he'd need
As the mules swished flies and chewed on their feed
It wouldn't be long 'fore he'd come through the door
And remind each child to finish their chore
He'd wash his hands and he'd wash his face
And hum along with Ma on Amazin' Grace
He'd take his place at the table and bow his head
And thank the Lord for our daily bread
After eatin', he'd kiss Ma and say, “I love you”
But I gotta go cause there's a lot I must do
He'd hug all us younguns and say study hard in school
Education's important, so don't cut the fool
Learn all you can 'cause you all are real smart
God blessed you with brains right from the start
Help Ma clear the table, brush your teeth, comb your hair
Do your chores when you get home, and do them with care
And tonight when we read from God's Holy Word
Remember each verse and each word you have heard
Then later in life, I'm sure you will find
God's Word is sufficient when you call it to mind
Don't forget what I've taught you 'cause all of it's true
And never forget how much I love you
Curtis Moorman
Father's Day
21 June 2009
Copyright © Curtis Moorman | Year Posted 2010
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