A Father's Words To His Children On Father's Day Poem by Dr John Celes

I did my duty well as family's head;
I gave my time for members' welfare all;
I kept good principles and steadfast stood;
I cared for you in thick and thin of life.

Reflect upon my sacrifices great;
Remember how I cared for you till date;
Resolve to emulate my example;
Rear all your children too in similar ways.

I gave you love and happiness in life;
I made your life comfortable and good;
I guided you and taught you to be brave;
I don't expect you to reciprocate.

May be, I could have been a better dad!
May be, I should have kept you always glad;
May be, you felt your dad was at times bad;
But time will prove your dad was best you had.

If I was strict, it was for your own good;
If I was stern, I didn't want you to slip;
If I was deaf, some things I could not give;
If I was blind, your soul had to be saved.

And all I did without expectations;
And all I want is you to live in peace;
And all I pray is God must be foremost;
Let sense of values rule and guide your life.

God-given freedom helps us live life own;
God-given tenets make living easy;
God's Will will always be done if righteous;
Our earthly life is transient - for heaven.

Copyright by Dr John Celes 18-06-2017