TO MN DAD

Dad, you will leave a heritage 
More valuable than gold; 
It's worth a kingly fortune 
But it can't be bought or sold.

You taught us how to labor, 
Finding joy in work well done. 
You never murmurred or complained 
If you worked from sun to sun.

We measure now your love for us 
By just such kindly deeds. 
You worked so faithfully, we know, 
To meet your children's needs.

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