FAMILY

Elro on the farm in Rupert, ID

I lived my life, had lots of fun

     with parents I adore

not much money, lots of work

     no toys, upon the floor

School was finished, lots of chores

     and troubles I learned to bear.

And me a spouse did find

     and love was everywhere.

Our children grew and grew

     with families of their own

and when my life was almost spent,

     I found that time had flown.

What had I missed along the way

     midst life's cry and hue?

The things I needed most to hear

     Those simple words, "I LOVE YOU".

(My dad didn't hear these much when he was young and we didn't hear them much when we your young either... not sure if it's a pride issue or if he was just to busy to stop and say them... )