That Blue Beret

I still have dad’s photo on the wall

He standing so proud and tall

Dressed smartly in his uniform

Wearing that blue Beret

He was so proud of

And I was too I must admit

Still makes my eyes waters

When I look upon that image

And recall

 As he bent

To lace up his boots

In the front hall

How I would watch in awe

As he straightened that beret

In front of the mirror

So it sat just perfect on his brow

What a treat it was

When mom took us along

To watch when he was on parade

When the soldiers were turn in step

And salute the crowd

My heart would beat faster

When I saw dad wink in our direction

As he saluted and I would think with great pride

That’s my dad in that blue beret…

                                          By …Audrey LeBlanc