happy father’s day

From left to right; my youngest son Billy, my oldest son Jamie and my mom (Grace) at dad’s gravesite in Arlington National Cemetery. James Forrest McDonald Sr

in year seventy-five
you went away
you made me cry
was a very sad day

I was twenty one
such a young lad
had two babies
needed you dad

it’s called big C
you had no choice
you can’t be replaced
I lost your voice

in forty two years
four have stepped up
close to your age
they filled that cup

happy father’s day dad
I miss you so
you’re my blood
why did you go

Matt’s here now
really nice man
as we hang out
writing’s our plan

we talk about women
or stories and more
we laugh so easy
he’s never a bore

wish you were here
you’re in my heart
life can be short
enjoy it from the start

Matthew (Matt) Jones Jr