My Father's Thoughts

By Bob Dougherty
 
I found my father’s box of stuff
while just cleaning my house
brought it home many years ago
and never looked inside
 
decided it was about time
to see what I should keep
old jokes   photos   letters   clippings  
no secrets or great thoughts
 
nothing of real meaning to me
that’s when I realized
all my father’s important thoughts
he had shared long ago
 
that’s the lesson in this I guess
don’t tuck your thoughts away
share your thoughts while you are alive
that way they’re here to stay