Dad. br br My father was a clever man br Though limited in his view. br His motto do the best you can br that’s all anyone can do. br br He raises his brood without his mate. br She died when I was very small br He did not flinch or hesitate br but did his best to teach us all. br br The values which held to be br paramount to everyone. br Integrity and honesty br and not to fear to stand alone. br br His word once given would be kept br if it were possible to do. br Reluctantly he would accept br there were some things he must review. br br When fate stepped in and called a halt br dictating change of circumstance. br He knew that he was not at fault br His wishes did not stand a chance. br br When I was young I thought that he br accepted far too readily br Limits to opportunity br I was too naïve to see. br br His life had been a great success br he had in fact achieved his aim. br Stuck by his motto done his best. br He was a winner in life’s game. br br I hold his values true today br and do the very best I can. br To emulate him day by day. br My father was a gentle man. br br 1-Jan-08br br ivor or ivor.