Mr Fats My Dad
As a child
You reminded me of Santa
With your jolly face and
Your big round tummy
The way you chuckled brought
Lots of laughter into my life
You had a happy soul
As a teen
You tried to teach me
The ways of life, along
With its painful ups and downs
You tried to prepare me
For the future and not to be
Afraid of it
When in pain you comforted me
Making everything better
You was my angel
As an adult
You got sick, as I held
Your hand and comforted you
You took your last breath
Almost taking mine with you but
Ripping my heart out instead
Some evenings while I sit
I reminisce about you even
Visualizing you standing there
With a great big smile on your face
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