I've Watched

Written for Randy Prewitt 12/061996

I've watched you climb the mountain steep

With snow shoes on your feet.

I've watched you shovel snow from under your truck

and finally get unstuck.

I've watched you go to and from work

All dressed in tie and shirt.

I've watched you toil in heat and cold

I know its getting very old.

I've watched your spirit sink

Only to rise again in a wink.

I've watched you struggle to make ends meet.

Because of you we always eat.

I've watched you build and build and build again

Hammer, saw, tape, mud and cement blend.

I've watched your unceasing toil

Sweat, drenched, torn and soiled.

I've watched your loving care for me

Without you, where would I be?

I've watched and wished I could carry your load

Much to you I owe!

I've watched and I've grown to love your very, very much

My heart you have deeply touched.

Heidi C Prewitt
December 10 1996