Happy Birthday Daddy

Happy Birthday Daddy Well tomorrow is your birthday It's been a long, long time I was 21 when you left Your Canadian's age younger than mine She hasn't lost her humor And can yet sooth a tearful soul With her unexpected wisdom She is so much like you we know You suffered and I remember And still recall you there Gentle, and still humorous. While deep grieving you did bear You were to the opinion of others Loving and so kind Although you saw their atrosities You pretended to be blind I so miss your vocals and harmonica You so skillfully entertained A sailor, a soldier, a patriot You stood tall in the face of pain How enchanting and romantic was your playful way I miss your presence, Daddy That lite up the dismal day I recall how you scorned judgement And how you accepted all As they were created You overlooked many a mistake and flaw The Whitehead is still breathing Your personality She is the rock we younger lean on To capture your memory The Scotsman well you know quite well She's made it and you can be proud Because she forged her own path as you did She never followed the crowd And your blood flows through these veins of mine Although no eye can see And 'tis proud I am the Irishman A reflection of your father's eccentricity Feb. 13, 2016