by Maryjo Courtin

Created on: May 14, 2008

You've lent us your ears
For goodbyes and hellos
You've listened intently
To our troubles and woes

You've heard all our jokes
Our stories and lines
Lots of laughter and crying
And yelling and whines

When your hearing got bad
You sought help for your ears
It worked really well
and it lasted for years

But those aids they've worn out
And a swift fix you needed
To get digital hearing

You quickly proceeded

Now your smile was suspect
From the time we were little
There weren't many teeth
And those few were brittle

But that never subtracted
From the smile that you shared
The one full of love
That showed us you cared

One day you took charge
To the dentist you sped
Those new pearly whites
Nearly knocked us all dead

Your new set of choppers
Were really quite neat
They weren't like your own
But man could you eat

When those babies cracked
You did all you could
You repaired them with spackle
And glue made for wood

But the last time they broke
They were broken for good
And you could not replace them
with teeth made of wood

So you found a great place
That designed a new plate
And as far as we know
They are working just great

The down side of this
Is the money it cost
Without help from your children
I think you'd be lost

But you've given us all
that your senses could give
It's time for us now
to make sure that you live

Every day full of wonder
Whatever it brings
With this family you fathered
In this world full of things

We'll enjoy your eyes' sparkle
As you view your life's show
Taking in all the sounds
That the world let's you know

And the smile on your lips
Is the sign that we'll see
To tell us your heart
Is as full as can be

This all comes at a price
And that price is high
But to us you are priceless
And Dad that is why

We ask you to graciously
Take what we give
And enjoy every moment
For as long as you live

(Presented to my Dad from his 11 children with payment for his hearing aids and new dentures.)

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