Garage Cleaning — Today is Dad’s birthday and my first without him. I wrote this shortly after he died. He’s remembered.
The job was over and the tube half empty
So you put it on a shelf and forget it for awhile.
It’s been 50 years since it was 1970
Look at the price and make a melancholy smile.
You were there with Dad when he bought it
Your head barely reached the middle of his thigh
He planned to fix a leak on a faucet
Well, I guess, everybody dies
The fix was quick and the fix was easy
The repair lasted nearly a year
He then took it apart and did the work rightly
Remember that time and to your eye comes a tear.
So sad all the anniversary firsts! Prayers for you, your Dad and your Mom!
Great story, Bill. Happy Birthday to your dad!
A beautiful memory. One of many that you will keep in your heart forever.
We all carry memories throughout the years. Thanks.