My father-in-law hated picnics
It wasn't his favourite activity
He liked his meals served up on a plate
At the table in the dining room
Eating out 'en plein air' he did hate
But he liked to swim did my wife's dad
At the sandy beach close to our home
But seeing that snacks were in the pack
He'd walk far away along the beach
Searching for round pebbles, shells and wrack
Not that he was a miserable guy
His sense of humour quite unique
Loved it when grandkids curled in his lap
Best of all swam in the briny sea
Then in the deckchair take a long nap
Image found at http://www.eguidetravel.com/articles/adelaide-beaches/
Such sweet memories of an in-law. He must have had a positive impact on your life. (Some of us are trying (in vain) to delete our in-laws from our memory banks!)
ReplyDeleteHa that's a nice sketch of your father-in-law. I could see him.
ReplyDeleteHe knew what he liked. The long nap sounds good. One sleeps better in the open air.
ReplyDeleteYeah, lovely poem, i can identify with loving in laws. I am thus blessed
ReplyDeleteMuch💚love
My dad never came with us to the seaside. My granddad tried once but he was agoraphobic and the day did not end well.
ReplyDeleteSuch a vivid memory. Lovely!
ReplyDeleteA man after my own heart!!
ReplyDeleteLovely...I would love to lead a relaxing holiday with grandkids at dotty's place, anyday..and if it is near a sea shore...wow!! Smiles
ReplyDeleteNice portrait of a man who knows his own mind.
ReplyDeleteOld Egg,
ReplyDeleteany kind of family gathering is always fun, especially at the coast. Children usually retain memories of such days, for the activities involved,more than the taste of sandy sandwiches!!!