Love Poem: Protector

Protector

Dedicated to my uncle who never doubted me & loved my poetry

If you had met
My uncle Myrle
In a dark alley, 
You would have run away.

Standing 6’5”
He was larger than life.
He frightened those who 
Didn’t know him.

But he had a
Heart of gold.
He was like a
Giant teddy bear.

You felt safe and
Snug in his arms.
He made you feel delicate
Even when you weren’t.

My mother’s baby brother
Towered over her.
I have met few that
Matched him for size.

My uncle because of
Being only 11 years
Older was more like
A big brother to me.

Loving to a fault;
My caring uncle
Was very easily hurt.
But he hid it well.

My uncle promised me
That no matter what happened
He would be there.
Always protecting me.

I believe that he is,
Even now that he is gone.