Was it in the Royal Navy
That you learned to make great gravy?
Eating it with my roast
Was what I liked the most
Do you remember walking
Back from Evitt's and talking?
It was Winter and there was snow
You slipped over.... and I know it was low
But, I laughed and laughed and laughed!
You were the definitive 'Shed Man'
Wood lovingly carved with your hands
From miniatures and cradles
To 'Wood Spirits' and tables
And you have left a legacy
As well as a small Dynasty
One grandson has your creativity
The other two are going to University
Through your granddaughter your line continues on
Soon to increase to TWO great-grandsons!
And I'm so proud and glad
To say that you were MY dad
In memory of my dad who passed away yesterday after a tough but very dignified battle with skin cancer.
Wonderful poem Maxine! very touching as well as well written! I couldn't imagine anyone having done a better job on their first poem! May your father's memory live on. He would be proud to see this :-)
ReplyDeleteThank you Isaias :)
ReplyDeleteYou are very welcome :-)
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