Diary of a humble man

In times when life was simpler

A humble man was born

When virtues such as love of God,

Family and country were the norm

The harshness of his early years

With toil and tribulations rife,

A passionate love he came to know

That would forever shape his life

And life would impart wisdom

A trait he would hold dear

In years to come he’d get to see

Life’s mysteries more clear

Holding steadfast to his beliefs,

Charging his fledglings to stand tall

Exalting them to scale new heights

To always give their one and all

Throughout the years his legend grew,

And the once young, parents became

Mere words once, would now resonate

And lend more credence to his name

And thanks he’d give to his loved God

For all the blessings he received

For country, family and friends

And the wondrous life that he had lived

Now in the twilight of his years

His life reflecting in the skies

The humble man would bow his head

A twinkle in his aging eyes

By Mario Perez