Wednesday, February 13, 2008

Ode to my Pop

well, it's actually a Robert Burns poem, but my grandfather died today and I think this poem sums up it all:

An honest man here lies at rest
As e'er God with his image blest;
The friend of man, the friend of truth,
The friend of age, and guide of youth:
Few hearts like his, with virtue warm'd,
Few heads with knowledge so informed:
If there's another world, he lives in bliss;
If there is none, he made the best of this.

There must be another pink pony up there somewhere, I hope he has his mints with him....

10 comments:

Anonymous said...

Thanks Jen......Mom

John and Sharon said...

Oh that's lovely Jen
Sharon

Anonymous said...

God, Jen, I'm so sorry, and to Joan and Andrew and Chris too!

Anonymous said...

That is beautiful, Jennifer. I'm sure he'll be remembered fondly and missed greatly.

St. Louis Family said...

I'm so sorry for your loss, Jen.
Dana

Anonymous said...

Thanks to all of you. He will be missed......Joan (and Andrew)

Anonymous said...

I like that Jen... and thanks everyone.

Andrew

Anonymous said...

A beautiful tribute

Anonymous said...

Jen I'm so sorry that your grandfather has passed away. Let your Mum, Andrew and Chris known that we are thinking of them. It's sad, just so very, very sad.
Elaine

Anonymous said...

Oh Jenn,
I'm so sorry to hear about your grandad. The poem is beautiful.
Love, Joanne