Father's Day

For my dad

He was worn from years of work
He pointed to the lawn mower motor
His hands were rough and strong
“This is a spark plug, this is a rotor

Standing tall and slim
And with my full attention
He said, “It works the same
As a basic car engine”

Dad, older and wiser
Knows how to teach
Someone like me
A little hard to reach

He gave me his knowledge
Hard earned through the years
I smiled as I remembered
And blinked back the tears

It’s been three years since he’s passed
Into heaven to wait
I’ll see him again
Someday at the gate

Today on Fathers Day
I say a little prayer
I Think of him and smile
One day I will be there