My Dear Uncle Howard

From day one, you held me in your arms

And loved me like your own.

You helped me through the roughest of storms,

And have watched over the years as I have grown.

 

You never fail to make me smile,

Always having something witty and clever to say.

Even if I haven’t seen you in awhile,

You’re forever in my heart to stay.

 

I often think of the days we used to spend

Back when I was young,

Sadly those days have come to an end,

But remember the little girl, her blonde curls tightly sprung?

 

Well know that you still mean much to me,

My love for you has not soured.

I love you with all of my heart,

My dear Uncle Howard.

 

Author's Note

This poem is for my Uncle Howard who I love very dearly and has been diagnosed with terminal cancer.

Reviews

[Jock Engelman]

sorry for my late reply, i have been AWOL because i have been busy working on my website: http://www.angelpoetry.org

i have just shared your poem to my facebook :D
but i have to say it is hard to pick a favourite stanza thye are all brilliant! but i guess if i had to chose i would say the second stanza with the way that it touches my heart!

[Bitter Overdose]

This is beautiful and sad. I'm sorry for your Uncle.

[Tegon Maus]

I'm sorry about your uncle