Kay Dabney
Tribute to Dad DadA lifetime full of memories Remembered now in shock For none were ready to say goodbye When cuckoo went the clockHolidays were spent together With many recipes to unlock Made by scratch by the man we love Before cuckoo went the clockThanksgiving was simply done Gathered with just our little flock Fighting for the wishing bone Then cuckoo went the clockCribbage was taught at the table And Jenga played with blocks Careful not to look away Or cuckoo goes the clockThe ever elusive moment Ignoring the tick and tock Reading a book, enjoying the game Before cuckoo goes the clockHolding your hand, skipping away Taking Sissy for a walk I would have held on longer still But cuckoo went the clockTravel near and travel far As discussed in our last talk See it all and don’t think twice Or cuckoo goes the clockNavy veteran stand tall and proud For when it was time to dock A loving family welcomed you home And cuckoo went the clockLove, Julie