Just Like You Taught Him To
Dad, I’m sitting here by the fire wishing you were here.
We’ve been cleaning in the yard, and you love this time of year.
The huge red oak by the tree house is still standing tall.
You talked about cutting it down early last fall.
I’m so proud your grandson Caleb has taken after you.
He has been cutting down trees just like you taught him to.
He would be outside all day if he wasn’t still in school;
Sawing, chopping, and splitting wood just like you taught him to.
He drives your 5-spped pick-up truck that Jerry got from you.
He learned to drive a straight shift just like you taught him to.
Caleb reminds me so much of being and working around you;
Because he works without complaint just like you taught him to.
One day the huge red oak will need to come down.
I know Caleb has the knowledge to cut it to the ground.
Dad, thank you for your leadership, example, love and strength from above.
Grandpas Blessing given to his Grandson Caleb with true love.
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