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
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