Daddy, we’ll remember you now
With laughter and with tears
We will share your life and your journey
As we look back on your many years
We are grateful for the farm
Where you raised us to be strong
We are thankful for the lessons learned
That taught us right from wrong
Your character gave us direction
Your passion gave us hope
We knew the value of a hard day’s work
With joy we learned to cope
Your love for our mother was the greatest gift
You treasured her above all
Together you were our home and family
And the reason that we stood tall
Your love for us lives on now
As we pass it on to our own
The grandchildren you loved are also blessed
Because of your heart that we called home
Daddy, we love you and we miss you
And we will for a very long while
But now you’re journeying with Jesus
And we know that will bring us a smile
© Ruby Neumann
Poet's Note:
This was an inspiration I shared with four children, who were childhood neighbours, in honour of their dad's passing. Written July 2018
