Dad left us all a legacy, but it has no golden glitter.
It's not the inheritance he had dreamed, some day to be delivered.
Some might say it has no worth.
At least those whose sights are set on earth.
But this legacy will stand the test of time.
It's what you'll see in your eyes and mine.
It's the greatest treasure a Dad can give.
It's insight on what it takes to live.
It is simply the values he instilled in us.
Like honesty and love and such.
It's appreciation for what's around.
Like good clean air and fertile ground,
And clear fresh water bubbling down.
And the mountains above us with all their life;
Full of trees and flowers and free wildlife.
But most of all the greatest treasure,
That he leaves with a most contented pleasure,
Is a gifted family to carry-on;
Though we each may sing a different song.
Our individual success he eyes,
As a collective accomplishment with family ties.
We'll be together later on;
And his wish for us is to get along.
"Don't be critical," he would say.
And, "Look on the bright side," of cares each day.
Let's honor him and do our best,
To take in stride this earthly test.
For later on we'll be at rest.
Free with him from worldly quests.