When I was a boy growing up
I remember hearing my Dad say,
Even if no promise of Heaven
To live right was the only way.



Be helpful to all that need you
Study hard and stay in school,
Tell the truth no matter what
Work hard, and be no man’s fool.



Never take what is not yours
Don’t ever cause harm to another,
Take care of your wife and kids
Like I have Mom and your brothers.



Dad and Mom raised us up right
We came from a Christian home,
I thank God for all they taught us
And His ten lessons written in stone…


© Jeffrey Paul Guest
June 1, 2006