Birthday Epitaph

I sat on your big shoulders, a bite-sized     sequel, yet never your     equal in compassion or patience. You helped me reach the sun-ripened apples at the apex while showing me masculinity in balance:     verve guiding steadfast     nerve to harness resolve, smiling with confidence despite perilous risks menacing futures so deftly planned. On this day, I craft an     homage praising your     barrage of blessed hope; behind your every deed, lessons of grace and humor triumphed.