Dad's Ties
A signature move
A classical look
Whether shopping down town
Or just reading a book
You would never undress
That space round your neck
A gent to the last
A quick twizzle and check
Your knots were so tidy
All shapely and neat
A full Windsor for sure
Always sharp and replete
Never unkempt
Was the message you'd send
The Master of Ties
Straight and true 'til the end
I think you'd be proud
Of the honour we shared
With the people you loved
All your laughter unspared..
Never straight laced
Always happy to chat
A man of the people
We'll all give you that
So your ties now recline
In dozens of places
Bringing smiles flooding back
To the beautiful faces
All regaled by your joy
You generous man
We'll hold on to your style
Whenever we can
Not just silky adornment
Bought from Burton or Next
A legacy deeper
Like a mirror reflects
All the military style
All the gentle precision
You have captured our hearts
With no need for revision
It's with pride we remember
Those your neckline once flattered
For your love will remain
As your ties they are scattered
With the people you cared for
Not just few but so many
For you touched us all deeply
Far much more so than any
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