Poetry
My hero-
Never starred on the big screen.
Never made a hole in one on the green.
Never played professional ball.
Is not exceptionally tall.
Does not have a degree.
Is not of royal pedigree.
My hero-
Grew up fast,
This child of the past.
Is exceptionally bright,
Though he never learned to read or write.
He had to forfeit formal education for work,
His chores he could not shirk.
In the deep red rich Oklahoma soil,
From dawn to dusk, he did toil.
In World War II, he went across the sea,
Fighting to protect and keep us free.
When he returned home, he took Belva as his bride.
Ever since, she has been by his side.
Together they worked the family farm,
A place where you felt at home and warm.
They raised cattle, crops and 2 sons,
Giving them love and encouragement by the tons
My hero-
Along with Floyd Loomis raised broomcorn.
From this, the Campo Assembly of God church was born.
Worked extra jobs to keep a roof overhead,
Clothes on our back and our stomachs fed.
Worked hard so my life would be better.
I can not express my appreciation by word or letter.
Taught me to be honest in word and deed.
May I, his wisdom and example heed.
Now his face is wrinkled with age.
His words are seasoned with sage.
His hair has turned white.
His hearing is less as is his sight.
All the characteristics of growing old,
Makes me treasure him more than gold.
My hero-
Since I was just a lad,
Has always been my dad.
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