Larry

He taught daughters

how to shoot a long rifle

and how to throw a tomahawk.

He taught them to start a fire

with only flint and steel.

He taught me a few things,

too, maybe.

Smiling, he filled small hands

with good things to eat.

He watched boys and girls

grow up, little by little.

Proud of every one.

He left a large legacy.

Author's Note

Women on the Frontier wasn't the same without him. I bet he was smiling somewhere.

Reviews

[Crowley]

Making his place in hearts as they make their place in the world....sounds like a good man.

[Ronn Michael Salinas]

How about "The Man"?

[Robin]

indelible ~

[Tommy]

Some hearts teach through their actions, and this man's actions speak loud to his character.

A fine tribute Emily!
RLG,
Tommy

[OT]

footprints on the heart? a wonderful read :)

[Jūdan FyreHeart]

Sounds like an incredible memory to hold from time spent with a great person.

[Alicante lullaby]

ho sweet...some folks leave a large legacy..lovely.