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Happy Belated Birthday
A chapter in the book Tributes

Papa Mike

by Debi Pick Marquette

 
A busy day for birthdays here 'twas April Twenty Sixth
If only I had asked in time, I maybe would have fixed
I finished for my brother, Greg, so glad that his was made
Australia is a day ahead, so Valda's was delayed
 
I had another friend at home, a poem for me to do
Reviewer friend from the same day, that I did not get to
And wouldn't you know it had to be a guy that we all like
So send belated wishes to our dear friend, Papa Mike
 
He's such a kind and gentle soul, so this I'll testify 
He seems like an old friend; you'll never meet a nicer guy

Two sons, two greats, and four grandkids, proof of a cherished life
A forty-six year marriage, Wanda is his loving wife
She is a brave survivor of a scary heart attack
Mike thanks his Dear Lord daily, she was able to come back
 
I sing to you his praises; he's a humble kind of shy
I'm sure his friends from home say, you won't meet a nicer guy
 
Retired English teacher; it is part of what he lives
Reviews show just how much he cares, from feedback that he gives
He's from one of my favorite states, the lovely Tennessee
We're also happy he's a part of our big family
 
A shout out to Shynoa, as she graduates today
Her Papa Mike is mighty proud; his love gives it away
 
 

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