Words of wisdom from my dad.

Accidental Poet

 

One thing my dad taught me was about accountability.

He said if something belongs to you, take care of it.

If it doesn’t belong to you, respect it as belonging to someone else,

but it’s not your responsibility.

If you make a mess, clean up after yourself

so no one must clean up after you.

If someone else makes a mess, it’s their mess to clean up.

 

Some people need to learn the meaning of holding yourself accountable.

Thanks dad. 😉👍

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  • sorenbarrett

    A valuable lesson well put.

    • Accidental Poet

      Thanks soren. Dad taught me well. 😉👍

    • orchidee

      A fine acountable write AP.

      • Accidental Poet

        You accountable for KP? 😂

        • orchidee

          Nope - I don't bother about her at all! lol.

        • Poetic Licence

          That was very sound and valuable advice, enjoyed the read

        • Cheeky Missy

          Funny, methinks your daddy and mine thought very similarly. Excellently rendered with perfect imagery and a fitting poignancy. Thank you for sharing.

          • Accidental Poet

            Thank you for reading and the comment. 😉

          • Teddy.15

            Love this poem, and to be honest in the world today we need this.

            He said if something belongs to you, take care of it.

            If it doesn’t belong to you, respect it as belonging to someone else

            Mutual respect goes a long way, your dear Dad was a lucky man to share his wisdom with such a wonderful man as you. 🌹

            • Accidental Poet

              Thanks Teddy, but dad gets all the credit. In the last few years on his life, he was increasingly aware of the downward spiral the world was heading in and internally very distraught about it. He hated watching the news channel every day because all he ever saw was bad news every day. He passed at 95 regretful to leave my sister and I, but he had enough of this world of corrupt politicians and dishonest people. I know he wanted so much more for us, and we wanted him to live out his remaining years peacefully without any regrets. Un fortunately that wasnt able to happen. But I know he is in a better place now and I will be with him again. ❤️

            • Michael Edwards

              Great words of wisdom. I remember my dad saying to me: ' Always hold your head high, maintain your dignity and be proud of who you are.

              • Accidental Poet

                Thats what every father wants for his children. Thanks Michael for reading and relating. 👍

              • Goldfinch60

                Such true words from a wise man AP.

                Andy

                • Accidental Poet

                  Thanks Andy. My dad would appreciate your compliment. 🌹

                • Cassie58

                  Dear AP, your Dad was a man with much wisdom. He has passed those lessons on to his son. Our politicians could do with taking a leaf out of his book. What a mess we are currently in. Have a lovely day despite the political horrors.

                  • Accidental Poet

                    Yes he was Cassie. While I was growing up, dad and I didnt always see eye to eye, but the older I got my vision more and more was seeing his way. Thanks Cassie. Hope your day is wonderful. 😉👍



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