I Will Never Forget

I will never forget, The way he used to cope, How when he passed so suddenly, I felt bereft of hope. I will never forget, How many came to say, They wanted to pay their respects, On that important day. I will never forget, How he never lost his rag, How even when he did great things, He’d never ever brag. I will never forget, I was on a Tv quiz with him, I’d wanted to for ages, But he said “yes” on a whim. I will never forget, Before it screened he passed, Agreeing they could show it, Captured every thought amassed. I will never forget, I didn’t see him every week, But if I needed some advice, I’d call him and we’d speak. I will never forget, When I was only ten, He took me down to London, And we never went again. I will never forget, He dragged my sister from a lake, She’d only lost her footing, But no risks he’d ever take. I will never forget, He used to do things for his church, And if they ever struggled, He’d never leave them in the lurch. I will never forget, Though he’s been gone many years, Thinking of how much I miss him, Can still generate some tears. But I will never forget, The lovely times we had, My hero, mentor, comforter, I won’t forget my dad!