Not Measuring Up

I never measured
up
to what I should 
have
been

I never measured
up
to the values 
and ethics
that my parents
in stilled 
in me

I never measured
up
to the creed
that I swore
I would
up hold

I never measured
up
to being the 
father
that my 
children
deserved
to have

I never measured
up
of having that
strong shoulder
to lean
on for 
my beautiful 
wife

And

Though I am pretty certain
that those who adore
me 
would disagree

in my soul, 
my spirit
and being

I never measured up.....