You see an old man Drooling in his wheelchair. I see a man who could make almost anything With scrap metal from the junk pile. You see an old man Who speaks only when spoken to. I see a man who told exciting stories Of his encounters with grizzly bears and getting lost in the mountains. You see an old man Whose speech is garbled and confused. I see a man who sang hymn after hymn by memory To keep himself awake while driving through the night. You see an old man Who can’t remember his wife’s name. I see a man who prayed for all of his children and grandchildren By name, every day. You see an old man Whose life no longer makes sense. I see a man whom I can’t imagine life without Because he’s always been there. You see an old man. I see a man I love, my Dad.
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