Saturday 18th January 

You’d be forty today 
But thirty you remain 
Your presence echoes  
A sweet, gentle pain 

In your struggle 
You wore a brave disguise 
With courage strong 
Reflected in your eyes 

Huddled in chairs 
Loved ones drew near 
With tear-streaked faces 
Battling their fear 

Yet amidst the hope 
Shadows loomed wide 
With every heartbeat 
You fought back the tide 

Chemotherapy’s grasp 
A nemesis bold 
Stripped away strands 
Of the dreams you told 

Ten years now passed 
The seasons do turn 
Ten years uncounted 
Our hearts ever yearn 

Heaven, your haven 
With wings spread free 
We cherish your life 
Immortal absentee 

Though a decade has passed 
Your memory survives 
Remembering your exploits 
That's the way love thrives 

You reign gently above 
Where the heavens glow 
Forever remembered 
Where love's rivers flow 

Happy heavenly birthday 
Darling Frank to you 
Remembered forever 
Missed so much too 

No matter how long 
As memories replay 
It will always feel 
Like yesterday 

Love you so much 
Precious Angel son 
Gone to soon 
Now forever young