And in due time you shall repay the same service to me.

And in due time you shall repay the same service to me.

by Derek Stanley

My father

Led me through life

My father

Showed me the light

My father

Taught me what’s right

Growing up my father set the example and guided me. He taught me what I needed to know in order to better myself and those around me. We went on adventures together, big and small. He held my hand as I grew up and helped me grow into who I am.

My father

Needs me at the end of his life

My father

Wants me to show him the light

My father

Has become what is right

As his life comes to an end he needs someone. He needs me to help him along like he once did I. I will help him live and be the best. We can still go on adventures, but maybe only in our minds. He held my hand as I grew up and now I will hold his.