Father Poem by Marvin Brato Sr

At seventy eight
you are still vibrant
as you were 40 years ago
your secret is clean living

Wish I shall be like you
could impose discipline
on own self and carry on
amidst all the temptations

I once offered you wine
but you drank just cold lime
I gave you a branded cigarette
you told me it wasn't your favorite

Now I realized that you are better
than me as being a father myself
I shall emulate your character
as a good disciplined father