"AlliGatorMan"

Some men, during their life, have honors given in the form of a label

It's called a "nic name" and it's up to us to determine whether "fact or fable"

This name is given from a kid's point of view...

For l heard him called this by more than a few

When pride swells in a child, and eyes form tears

It's nice to look back and remember those years

When the other kids say, did he get one today

You answer, yup a 16 footer, then we all go play

To know it's my "Dad" they're all talking about

Makes a son proud and ready to shout

Many boys my age, had hero's of a sort

From TV cowboys or men who played a sport

But these heroes didn't know my name, or recognize my face

But the Alligator man lived at my place

I've wondered over time, how many people remember his feat

Or tasted the tail of alligator meat

Memories stand tall in a son with such pride

When echoes are heard, he has his father's stride

Many sons have dads as heroes, and they all have passed the test

But which one can claim the "AlliGatorMan", you see, I've got the best.

"Dabblez"

© Dave Sanders-13 Jun 01

Written for my parents 50th Wedding Anniversary about my Dad as a reflection of my memories as a kid

1951 -18 Jul- 2001