Our Dad
D is for Daddy, a very special one
Gentle, kind and generous, loving, wonderful and fun.
A is for amazing, a man who loved his food
Donuts, liquorice and roast potatoes…would all put him in a good mood!
D is for Dad dancing, he was especially good at that
Tickles, rough and tumble and sitting on his lap.
D is for Donald duck impressions, his special party trick
As well as wiggling his ears, as you know they were rather big!
Y is for “You’re in trouble”, it’s a look he sometimes had!
Balanced out with love and guidance, it wasn’t often that he got mad!
G is for Grandad with 5 Grandchildren on whom he doted
“Let me cross your hand with silver”, was often something that he quoted.
R is for rules, at all our family dinners
No laughing or smacking lips allowed, he made sure we had good manners.
A is for a little bet, he did enjoy the occasional flutter
Once he won £20 quid on a scratchcard, bought wine and chocolate and said “Don’t tell your Mother”!
N is for a little bit naughty, he was cheeky and always up for a laugh
Chatting up pretty ladies, or popping up his club for a pint and a half!
D is for Double Dawsons, a strong gin and tonic he drank
Now I love a gin and tonic, for that I have my Dad to thank!
A is for a fatherly teacher, his patience never ceased to amaze
Riding bikes, playing clarinet or whatever was our latest craze.
D is for determined, stubborn sometimes is the word
If we needed to know something he would make sure he was heard!
And now that man who loved us, and wrapped us in his arms so strong
Has gone where we can't reach him, but our love for him lives on.
We’ll keep his memory alive, and honour all that he believed,
And just feel so very grateful, for all his love that we received.