Uncle Tony-The St. Anton of Today

The toughest, strongest, tallest guy I know.

But an angelic heart deep in you sewn.

Cheers, jokes, pranks, and laughter only found 

Whenever you were running around.

A car accident gave us a great scare,

But you pulled through- an answer to prayer.

The money you got,

You shared a whole lot:

Family trips to build a crucial memory-

Bonding that will last through the century.

That smile and laugh, how could I know it was the last?

I miss the hugs, and being spun- all that now is past.

I miss seeing you prank and mess with Mom.

Nothing, nothing, could ever for this pain qualm.

Everyone together, the always desire of you,

It hurts, and I’m sorry: your cost is how it came true.

You truly knew what gives meaning to life.

Some never can solve this internal strife.

I do not care how much schooling you had, 

To me, you are better than a Harvard grad.

Like St. Anton cared for the Lord’s living creatures,

You gave your all to others, your best feature.

As some look to St. Anton to protect their pets,

I pray others seek you, for lessons not to forget.

Thank you Uncle Tony for loving and teaching me.

I pray and I pray, one day, you again I’ll see.