He was my brother...

Happy Birthday Vern 

It seems you’ve been gone for an awfully long time

Yet…it’s really been just a moment, when your spirit fills the mind.

And we still tell your stories, (yes that asparagus one too)

An ever forum of your laughter,  when we celebrate here, with-you.

So  while you’re hanging with Peter, (that other Rock we know)

gather him and dad and other saints in tow, to brush us with your graces, here below.

And with the strongest of Angels’ wings, to your most beloved here,

Wrap Greta & Miles, especially tight, in your love so strong, so dear.

Happy day to you on this date of birth!

YOU ARE the birthday gift,  a blessing embraced on earth!