Thoughts of Dad

I was sitting on the dock feeling melancholy today; And thought of my Dad and what he would say. If he were sitting on the bench beside me again; Like the old days we had, I would hug him, and then. I would ask him about what really matters in life; all the work, all the stress, the trouble and strife? He would say, "In the end it doesn't matter what you bought; the toys, the money, or the real estate you sought. What matters the most is the love you hold dear; your family, your friends, and those that are near.