Daddy...Teach Me What You Know Poem by Philip Lore

I'd rather hear your sermon,
Than to read one, any day.
I'd rather you should walk with me,
Than merely show the way.

I can soon learn how to do it,
If you let me see it done.
I can watch your hands in action,
Take it slow, no need to run.

All the lectures you deliver,
May be wise and very true,
But I'd rather get my lesson,
By obseving what you do.

Though I may not understand you,
And the fine advice you give,
So there is no misunderstanding,
I'll just watch how you act,
And how you live.