His eyes are windows 

weathered by age;

showing the monkey bars

he grew up climbing.

Summer playgrounds,

dancing in sunsets,

shining with mischief.

 

His hands are tools

wrinkled by the rain;

scarred with reminders

that would never go away.

Sword fighting with sticks,

falling to the ground,

building his childhood.

 

His smile is laughter

still playing on his face;

happiness marked in lines

like the age on a tree.

Jokes shared in abundance,

pranks in good health,

friends being friends.

 

His heart is memory

that he shares freely;

his family old and new

treasured all the same.

Loved ones,

hugs and kisses,

time well spent.