Paul, A Special Cousin

Paul, A Special Cousin

©2001 by Bud Lemire

A special cousin, a special friend, a special person I can say

And to keep in touch, makes life special every day

The daily letters, they keep us in touch

Times we shared, were very much

From season to season, and all through the year

From happiest moments, to those with a tear

We shared much, between my family and yours

And you told me about, all of your chores

You shared your weather report, and I shared mine too

We helped each other in life, all the way through

You've always been there for me, and I've been there for you

I always appreciate all that you say, and all that you do

I am like your son, and you are like my Dad

We've each been through the good times, also the bad

They say blood is blood, we're related that's for sure

And for us genealogists, it doesn't look like there's a cure

We both love to meet new Lemire cousins, and staying in touch with each

We learn so much from them, and for them we sometimes teach

The knowledge of our family, and the history of our clan

And where they had settled, throughout this American land

What more can say, I will say it from my heart

In the life I'm living, you play a special part

With a love for you that's much deeper, than anything I ever had

I send this poem of gratitude, for my cousin, my friend, and my Dad

This is for my Friend and Cousin, Paul Lemire, of Hinton, Alberta,

Canada. We've been typing e-mail back and forth since 1999.

A letter every day to each other. We sure know each other pretty

good by now. Thank you Paul, for being such a wonderful man.