I HAD A FATHER

I had a father Though not known For the world to celebrate; But I had a father Whom I had known, I won't forget till date. I had a father Though was not in great affluence To be shown around; But I had a father Whose life's influence Was so worthy, so l found. I had a father Not opportune to be well lettered In the four walls of the classroom; But I had a father Who loved to see me bettered And did all, my life to groom. I had a father Though not the first among his peers In the course of life's pursuit; But I had a father Who did his best in his years To be far from being a destitute. I had a father Who appeared nothing to you By your warped imagination; But I had a father The world never had a clue Of my sincere admiration I had a father Who traveled away in his prime, Left his own in endless tears; But I had a father Whose memory l cherish all the time With springs of awesome cheers. (c) Munemume Ebitimi Arthur - 200621