To My Uncle Jerry

Not every child had the opportunity
To feel like they had two dads like me

To hear "the twins' " stories was always fascinating
The laughs, the tears, and the trouble making

Since childhood if I couldn't be with my daddy
Then the next best thing was with Uncle Jerry

Coming back to the States for visits in the Summer
Not getting to see him would've have been such a bummer

Summer time visits would get long quick
And before I knew it I was feeling homesick

When I would look at Nana sad and teary
She always knew it was time to see Uncle Jerry

You see there was a comfort just to be near you
To look in those eyes sometimes greenish blue

Though you were both different, you were also the same
Being a second daddy was part of the game

Daddy knew the routine of standing in your place too
Being there for his niece the way you used to do

There are so many things I wish I could say
But there aren't enough words or time in a day

For now I'll do my best
And try to finish the rest

Though my daddy is gone
And we must all "press on"

The pain is still real
As we learn how to deal

I know you may feel like seeing you hurts
But not seeing you is so much worse

Please Uncle Jerry, don't ever bad
If you call or face time and you think I'm sad

I may cry at times when I see your face
And hearing your voice may make my heart race

Yes you look and sound exactly like daddy
But God made you that way, my sweet Uncle Jerry

Please remember how much you mean
To me, my sister, and daddy's grand-babies

Don't pull away or think you can't call
Your voice, your face bring joy to us all

There may be tears but not from pain
It's more from relief, the sunshine in the rain

He's a part of you, he's a part of me, so that mean too
You're a part of me and I'm a part of you!

So you see Uncle Jerry, I still need you
Not only because Daddy's still a part of you but because
You're my Uncle Jerry, and I need you for YOU.

I love you Uncle Jerry!!!!!

MY DADDY

Great

Earnest

Rock

Adoring

Loyal

Daddy

Boisterous

Outstanding

Youthful

Dedicated

Reverend

Embracing

Encouraging

Vivacious

Evangelical

Supportive

He was all of these things and so much more! I love you Daddy, and miss you more than words could EVER express.

The Seas of Grief

THE SEAS OF GRIEF

The waves come and go

Strong is the undertow

Sometimes pulling me under

Emptiness loud as thunder

Memories wash over me

Surfacing, I can breathe

Opening my eyes

Looking to the skies

I remember above all

I'll always be YOUR babydoll

~I love you daddy~

"Bapoo" with his grand-babies

(Sept. 2010)

Right before mom's open heart surgery...

Last picture taken of the four of us together

(Nov. 2011)

In loving memory of my Daddy (1947-2012)

Written by Luanne Davis
04/19/2012