If he was your father, your love and respect for him

Grew with the years

As you came to realize what he had given you...

If he was your husband, the years were all good

And the difficult moments

Served only to strengthen the bond...

If he was your grandfather, you had only a tiny bit

Of the love and happiness

he would have given you

And perhaps yours is the greatest loss...

If our sorrow is to be lessened by anything,

It may be remembering the joy of loving

And being loved by him.