Done traveled roads he won't go down again
Stood in the midst of great and lesser men
Was young and foolish one time in his life
That is till he took on a gorgeous wife
Fine gifts are their three daughters and two sons
With God in front they've been such favored ones
His heart swells with great pride of what he's viewed
To me he's practiced kindness, never rude
His life moves with eternal, debt's been paid
From eldest to the baby, future's made
He smiles at all the memories he holds
Glad every generation's in the fold
The balance of his time already set
He's ninety years of age and has years yet
'happy is the man that has his quiver full of them (children)..."
~Psalms 127: 5
Author notes
We had a wonderful dinner and gathering after Church Sunday for my father-in-law . John Jackson has been just like my own dad since I married Ray, (35 years ago)and especially after my own father passed. I love him dearly and gave these words to him at the dinner party. He and my father were 2 1/2 months apart in age. My dad was born on May 8, 1918.
Happy Birthday Dad - Born July 16, 1918
WE Love You Dearly!
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a wonderful blessing to be able to read and look back on along with all the other memories of decades gone and the fruit of it all so very alive. a most touching write.
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This made me think of how much I miss my own father (God rest his soul) and how large a debt I owe to my soon to be ex-wife's parents. Everything I was, am or ever will be I owe to that generation.
Sincerely,
Leo Long
ps. Happy Birthday Mr. Jackson
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Ahhh
what a great birthday presant for your dad, even if he is a dad-in-law
I wonder what it will be like to be that old, roads travelled and roads missed seeing all that we have seen. My goodness what a wonderful thing. 
great poem keep writing
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So beautiful is this tribute to your father(s) what a blessing that God has given to you. I truly thank you for sharing this with me and may God continue to bless you and yours...
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Happly Birthday Mr. Jackson
Born the same year as my Mom.
Family, reunion, communion.
Wishing I could have heard you read this at that table in person, Renee.
God Bless YOU Mr. Jackson, and us all! -
When life is good to you
Often our losses are replace to fill the gap to pull us through. My father in law was a treasure. I sure miss the man dearly...mac
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wow
this was an awesome tribute.. My grandfather would have been 91 this year on July 13..
Yvonne
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Wonderful tribute Renee. I am sure he is proud to be seen in this light. Much blessings to even more fulfilling years ahead.
One Love,
John
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beautiful
Avery warmhearted write for a man, you clearly respect and love. good job my friend, I'm certain he was smiling widely!
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what a lovely tribute to the fullness of life.
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Thank you! I feel blessed to still have him in my life as I know my husband, and family does too.
Reneé
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