Teach Me

Worn by years of work
He pointed to the lawn mower motor
His hands 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 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