My Dad

John Martin Reynolds Jr.


Born July 21, 1923

Died October 21, 2008







Oh how my soul aches for pleasant past

Oh how my eyes burn to see those sweet faces

Oh how my hands reach and seek my Father’s gnarled fingers

But be still

Wait

Look how the pleasant times of past come to you now

Let your unshed tears wash away your pain

Seek out the sweet smiles of your Grandchild’s face

Laugh at how your Father’s gnarled fingers are now your own

Speak your Father’s same words for they are true and strong

Know for all your life the depth of love he had for you

And by that love you give to yours the love your Father has shown to you
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Barbara Ann Reynolds Bethard

December, 2008