I wanted to submit 2 poems to The Journal Times for their Father's Day Memorial segment - one for my dad and one for Charlie's grandpa. I wrote the poems and called for a quote. They said that it would cost $45 without a photo and $60 with a photo. That is NUTS!! I don't see how I can afford that right now. But I will think about it.

 

In the meantime, I will post them here...

 

To Charles H. Geyer

 

Always in suspenders and with a playful grin

With all the memories of where you’ve been

 

Your days at the buffet chatting with all

Your phone ringing again with yet another call

 

With a strong constitution but an oh so tender heart

It was a sad, sad day when you finally had to part

 

Now with grandma your tears have dried

We love you both, angels at our side

 

We will remember your stubborn resolve and comedic ways

And miss you we will, until the last of our days

 

Love,

Your Family