Big strong hands,
A shiny bald head,
I still remember,
Things that you said.

A hanky in your pocket,
That you once shared,
Snowballs in the kitchen,
The hat you would wear.

Camping and fishing,
Candy apple mustang,
Going to the races,
Hammers that bang.

Poker at the table,
Ice cream at midnight,
Spending time with you,
Made life seem alright.

Lying on your lap,
When it was time to go home,
You were my Daddy,
I put you on a throne.

Twelve long years,
Since you've been heaven sent,
Our time together,
Came and went.

Happy Birthday,
I miss your touch,
I know we'll be together,
Soon enough.

You are my angel,
I'll follow my heart,
While I'm on this journey,
Though we are apart.

Thank you father,
For all you've done,
You kept us laughing,
Whether rain or sun.

Putting pumpkins in the garden,
For the grandkids to find,
Making maple syrup,
You were one of a kind.

We surely miss you,
You live in our hearts,
Always a part of me,
You've been from the start.

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Happy Birthday Dad. You were my inspiration to be courageous and to live my life to the fullest even in times of adversity. I miss you dearly and I certainly hope you're having a big party up there in heaven. Love always

That was beautiful, to you and your father.

As a father that is the best way to be remembered... simple beautiful!

Wonderful that you honor your father in such a way after all this time..he is very proud of you im sure

Thank you flame

mteagle...Thanks

Socratease... He certainly changed my life and made me want to be like him in many ways. He took the time to spend with me and NOTHING can ever replace time spent like that. I was the fortunate one to have him as my father.

Mysti...that was beautiful...it felt as though he were my dad with your descriptives. Sounds like a great dad. He is beside you as you walk each day holding your hand and still guiding you. Bless you dear.

Thank you wolf.

Booting this up there since today is his birthday.

Happy Birthday to your Father

I'm giving this one last boot for my Dad.

Ohhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh A very Happy Day Of Birth indeed,,,