Several Legends Tall

In loving memory of Paul Dion. My Grandfather, whom past on March 24,2019.

Six feet four inches-

And several legends tall.

Bold and wholehearted,

The man we knew as Paul.

He did not always show his failings-

Out of stubborn pride.

So he burdened all his sorrows,

And the faults he chose to hide.

With all his gains and hardships-

His many ventures made.

He Faced life undaunted,

And he was not afraid.

A man of great stature,

Boisterous and loud,

Both his voice and his grand visage,

Could not be lost to the crowd.

He was a pillar of a man,

Formidable but just.

Stern but not unyielding,

He awarded us his trust.

A real but down to earth legend of a man.

An unflinching voice and a firm hand,

Taught us lifes lessons,

In a way we could understand

Vast were his descendants-

A prosperous family tree.

Four or more generations-

Have sat upon his knee.

Great, but not perfect.

Simple, but not small.

He held our admiration and respect-

The man we knew as Paul.