Christopher Grieves Poet Rhyme

Notes About The Poem

“In the Book of Life, The answers aren't in the back.”
- Charles M. Schulz

“Life is a blank canvas, and you need to throw all the paint on it you can.”
- Danny Kaye

“If there ever comes a day when we can’t be together, keep me in your heart. I’ll stay there forever.” - Winnie the Pooh

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A Jinjagoliath poem:
27th January 2025
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Dad's Ties: Eulogy

A signature move
A classical look
Whether shopping down town
Or just reading a book

You would never undress
That space round your neck
A gent to the last
A quick twizzle and check

Your knots were so tidy
All shapely and neat
A full Windsor for sure
Always sharp and replete

Never unkempt 
Was the message you'd send
The Master of Ties
Straight and true 'til the end

I think you'd be proud
Of the honour we shared
With the people you loved
All your laughter unspared..

Never straight laced
Always happy to chat
A man of the people
We'll all give you that

So your ties now recline
In dozens of places
Bringing smiles flooding back
To the beautiful faces

All regaled by your joy
You generous man
We'll hold on to your style
Whenever we can

Not just silky adornment
Bought from Burton or Next
A legacy deeper
Like a mirror reflects

All the military style
All the gentle precision
You have captured our hearts
With no need for revision

It's with pride we remember
Those your neckline once flattered
For your love will remain
As your ties they are scattered

With the people you cared for
Not just few but so many
For you touched us all deeply
Far much more so than any

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Rowena Velasco July 19, 2025 at 1:04 AM What a touching and elegant tribute—woven with warmth, admiration, and gentle humor. The imagery of the ties as both signature and legacy is incredibly moving. This poem beautifully honors not just a man’s style, but his spirit. A truly heartfelt remembrance. Christopher Grieves July 19, 2025 at 2:49 PM Rowena, thankyou deeply for your beautiful and thoughtful words. It means a great deal. Bless you Cx

Maddy Rogers March 20, 2025 at 1:07 AM Aww x Christopher Grieves March 20, 2025 at 2:36 AM Thanks Maddy - this was very personal for me, but also fun to write. Blessings. Cx