Kevin Poem by Jacquie StewartHeimann

(Husband, Father, Grandfather, Friend)

Surrounded by friends and family
I look around and wonder
Was it worth it? Have I lived?
I settle down to ponder

I have lived life to the fullest
That I must admit
I've loved and laughed, sang and cried
And with my wife I sit

That she's my soulmate there’s no doubt
Our life we've lived together
With flowers, cards and gentle touch
Our hopes, our dreams remembered

The blending of our families
Leaves me truly blessed
With kids and grandkids all around
Who fill my life with zest

I've opened up my home and heart
To anyone in need
Gave pony rides, been Santa Claus
Helped move and plant and read

With strange old hats upon my head
The many parts I've played
To see the looks and wonderous eyes
The joy will never fade

Shown cows at fairs, rode mini bikes
And broke a horse or two
I've sawed, stripped, stapled, hung
Measured, nailed and glued

With the patience of a saint
I've tried to teach them fun
So there's gray hair on my head
Earned each and every one

Enjoying drinks while a blizzard blows
With family warm and close
Camping trips and swimming holes
And rides in our old boat

Spicy gumbo, chicken fried
And brownies on a plate
Turkey, Pot Roast, Apple Pie
(That's where I got my weight!)

I've romped with goats and picked up eggs
Fed chickens with the tykes
I've pushed that good ole tire swing
And put together bikes

Wedding dances I've enjoyed
With presents tied in bows
Hawaiian shirts and frozen toes
While grilling in the snow

I've sat with sick kids (grandkids, too)
At hospitals and home
I'm glad that I have been around
To see how much they've grown

Out on the road, the friends I've made
On them I can depend
For food, for help, for good clean fun
They've helped me to contend

I've driven truck around the states
And everywhere I've gone
There is no sight I love the most
Then coming home at dawn

I'm proud of my family
Love each and all alike
I would not trade a one of them
They're my heart, my soul, my life.