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I recognized you in an old photo taken long before I knew you You were among the ancient ones The ones on whom you depended You were brother, son, nephew and cherished grandchild I recognized you by your quiet demeanour gazing with those watchful gentle eyes I have witnessed that look many times I am sorry I have not asked you more questions Too often I am too busy to make time Please tell me stories about the ancient ones the ones who laid your foundation Tell me about your happy and your sad. What did you dream about for your future? Have your expectations been met? What is your greatest joy? Two photos, one of you, one of mom a handsome man and pretty girl Were they taken before you were one? Your family knew you both so well They gifted you a lifetime they knew you would endure Together you have traveled far You have accomplished so much Another photo of your VW Bug The six of you with that seventies vibe you were all accustomed to close spaces You and mom were courageous adventurers You moved to this strange new world This big empty city with ghost-like streets white unfamiliar faces I can’t imagine how scary it must have been the sound of voices you could not understand In a country that was not always welcoming How did you survive your lonely? Hours and days working away from home You persevered, knowing what was important Family has always been your priority You were not seduced by the unimportant things You are a good man William Slow to anger, gentle of spirit You see with kind eyes I appreciate your smile I appreciate being part of your picture Your gifts have been passed to your children your children’s children and their children Your ripples have traveled far There is another picture of us We are standing on a staircase Your children their spouses and with children of their own Without your breath none of this would be possible You and mom together are the heartbeat of our family Your Ninety years have been well lived Thanks for blessing us all Thanks for being a good and faithful man Happy 90th Birthday Dad You are greatly loved! By Richard Lamoureux Dedicated to my wife's dad for his 90th Birthday.
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