Birthday eighty-five;
My dear Dad-in-law, Ernie,
Is still going strong.
Commemoration
Of this special occasion
Is my haiku theme.
Here’s some history:
Nineteen twenty-three,
A cute kid was born.
Too soon, hard years came;
To support mom, brother, sis
Child worked as a man.
Nineteen forty-one:
He fought bravely in Europe
When World War II raged.
The soldier came home;
Life as a student ensued.
The aim? Social work.
Married a fine wife;
She’s still the love of his life
Through thick and through thin.
Retired thirty years.
Do you think he stopped working?
This man’s been BUSY.
The World Class sailor
Built the boats, and sailed ’em, too;
Now makes ship models.
Carving tool in hand,
Depicts crusty old captains
Who all look like him!
Have a happy day!
Happy Birthday to you, Dad,
With love, from us all.
For more Haiku, visit Jennifer over at Playgroups are No Place for Children and Christina at A Mommy Story.
Your ‘ku will be his best present, I’m sure. Love the old pictures.
Awesome birthday tribute!
Thank you all so much for your sweet comments and well-wishes for Dad Taron. I’m hoping Mom reads this and points it out to him. (She’s the one who loves the internet at their house.) 🙂