He drove a ute
Built a seat in the back
Wind in our hair
Not a care in the world
How lucky we were
Petal and Blossom, he called us
Shorn lambs we became
Family holidays at the beach
Sharing new adventures
How proud we were
A foundation of strength
Holding a point of view
Strong opinions
Sport was his passion
Leadership skills to admire
Fairness was his
He guided us through teens
Supported our choices
Let us learn from mistakes
Gave us a solid foundation
To build our lives
My sister and I
His time came
After nine score years and three
To his creator, he went
Always remaining
My mentor, my spirit guide
Kathryn Kaye Spence
Sydney 2014