Protector

Dedicated to my uncle who never doubted me & loved my poetry If you had met My uncle Myrle In a dark alley, You would have run away. Standing 6’5” He was larger than life. He frightened those who Didn’t know him. But he had a Heart of gold. He was like a Giant teddy bear. You felt safe and Snug in his arms. He made you feel delicate Even when you weren’t. My mother’s baby brother Towered over her. I have met few that Matched him for size. My uncle because of Being only 11 years Older was more like A big brother to me. Loving to a fault; My caring uncle Was very easily hurt. But he hid it well. My uncle promised me That no matter what happened He would be there. Always protecting me. I believe that he is, Even now that he is gone.