Uncle Bill

His weathered face belied the gentle look within his eyes
when his role of Uncle Bill was at command.
The children sought his notice despite his taller size
for he spoke a language they could understand.

Never one to overlook the presence of a child;
though numerous, he knew each one by name.
We’d watch their interactions and every time we smiled
at the magical connection it became.

It will always be a memory we’ll sadly bring alive
when we gather as families often will;
and we’ll wish  that we  again could watch the kids as they arrive
flock to their very special Uncle Bill.
William Robert 07/12/56 - 01/14/07
Dedicated to my brother, Bill.