Remembering my dad

Today is Father’s Day in the States, my dad was sadly gone too soon, at 75, but remembered with so much love. This photo of my dad, my infant brother, Clark and and me( a first grader) was taken in early December, 1955. He was an amazing father and we all miss him so.


Ralph
1923-1998

bow-tied boy, gentle man
how we wish you were here.
fixer of anything 
moving parts, broken hearts
such was your skill.
a magician with animals
and wizard with wood
Ellen's prince charming
gentle Ralph, lovely dad
you are so remembered 
with loving fondness today.



It’s also Juneteenth,  also called Juneteenth National Independence Day, which celebrates the end of slavery in the United States, became a federal holiday last year.



For the Record,
This day came in cold and cloudy with sprinkles of rain now and then.


All hands begging for Peace and Gun Reform laws.