1982
My Father Taught Me
June 1982


“My Father Taught Me,” Friend, June 1982, inside front cover

My Father Taught Me

My father taught me to listen

To the wild birds’ morning song,

To the laughter of the rippling brook,

To gladness all day long.

My father taught me courage.

When I wished to walk away

And leave a disliked task undone,

He gave me strength to stay.

At evening when dark shadows

Were lurking everywhere,

He helped me find a special friend.

My father taught me prayer!

Photos by Jon Lockhart

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