I finished reading "It's Better to Build Boys Than Mend Men" by Truett Cathy, founder of Chick-fil-A, and I came across the following, which I wanted to share.

A Successful Dad

I may be never as clever as my
Neighbor down the street,
I may never be a wealthy as some
other men I meet.
I may never have the glory that some
other men have had,
But I’ve just to be successful as
that little fellow’s dad.

There are certain dreams I cherish
that I’d like to see come true,
There are things I would like to do.
There are things I would like to
accomplish before my earthly life
is through.
But the task I’ve set my hear on is
to guide a little lad,
To make myself successful as that
little fellow’s dad.

Oh I may never come to glory, I may
never gather gold,
And when my business live is over, I
may be considered as failure as
told.
But the task I’ve set my heart on is
to guide a little lad,
To make myself successful as that
little fellow’s dad.

It’s the job that I dream of,
The task I think of most,
For if I fail that little fellow, I have
nothing else to boast.
For the wealth and fame I’d gather,
all my fortune would be sad,
If I fail to be successful as that little
fellow’s dad.

- Author unknown