Monday, 21 June 2021

My Dad in a nutshell

If you were still here, you'd be one hundred and one, 
You'd be amazed to have lived so long, 
We would be thankful that you were still here, 
Your smiling face bringing so much cheer, 
Those twinkling eyes full of mischief and fun
Telling us how much you loved our mum, 
Putting things in perspective and riding the storm 
Winking at anyone looking forlorn,
A smile, a wave,a cheeky grin 
Your great big heart invites everyone in. 
Tartan trousers, yellow braces, a dicky bow tie.
Look on the bright side, never tell a lie,
 Don't cross swords with anyone you meet.-
 In the office, at home or in the street, 
Keep wise counsel. You've got a lot to learn 
Never buy anything you didn't earn, 
Speak nicely, speak kindly, wake up with a smile,
 Good manners and kindness never go out of style. 
You can't put old heads on young shoulders of course 
Never raise your voice so you become hoarse 
Protect me from my friends because my enemies I see
 They're the ones who don't like me
 But it's YOUR heart that matters and the love that's within 
You don't go to Heaven for another person's sin 
Cool, calm and collected is excellent advice
 But really it's enough to just be nice,
 Be discerning, be discrete,
 don't tell everything to everyone you meet,
 Clean your shoes and clean your car
 Bring joy and sunshine wherever you are,
 An old Eastern custom at the table is good,
 Quiet conversation and tasty food,
 A car's a lethal weapon you know, 
Be like me, drive nice and slow.
Simmer down and lighten up,
study hard and don't give up,
A meal ticket is what you need, 
it's the best way to be free
 To enjoy life and help each other
 Remember always look after your brother,
 Live a long happy life is the nicest wish
 But whatever you do with all of this -
 live each day Take it in your stride
 and always make sure You live your life WIDE

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