The Legacy of Man

It has taken forty years,
But today I assumed my legacy.

The legacy of a father,
Left to me by my father
And his father before him,
And his father before him.

There were times when others doubted,
Nay!!
Certain I would not,
He will not!!!
Or that I could not,
He can not!!!
Fulfill my birthright.

Alas,
The time was right.
I saw what needed to be done,
And I did that thing.

I cleaned my driveway.

With a hose.

At least the black socks kept my toes warm in the sandals.