Hail to the King of Kindness

Although I missed your final heartbeat,
I will always cherish the love you gave.
You were funny sweet an honest,
Showed me how a kind man should behave.

You wore no mask of false masculinity,
No armour forged from pride.
With truth and kindness in your heart,
You saw through the one I tried to hide.

Though grandchildren never came your way,
There was never any need.
You loved my daughters as your own,
With kindness in every deed.

You welcomed them with open arms,
And a heart both warm and true.
Not bound by blood, but bound by love,
And they were richer for knowing you.

I will never betray your trust sweet man,
For you were the kindest of them all,
I’m blessed to have known you,
My gentle father in law.