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