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A Tribute to Tony Thomas, by David Nicholas
As splendid a person as one will ever meet
Barmy and bonzer, he’s a package complete
Consider his life story and the man he’s become
Dealt a harsh fate since birth, and then some
Early in childhood he lost the family dream
Forced into a youth home, through trials extreme
Gone through hell, drifting in the breeze
Hard drink and no work kept him on his knees
In retrospect, life’s cruelty made him strong
Judged from that day to make right from wrong
Knuckled down hard and really gave it a slog
Life turned ‘round quick when he quit the grog
Married and blessed with kids, lifelong career in hand
No rock star clearly, but damn that story’s grand
Often you hear me poeticise people to revere
Papa’s one of them, this old man I hold dear
Quirky as they come, with queer sense of humour
Rich with knowledge, this bright baby boomer
Sincere stories to share, if you can lend an ear
This from a man who strived through the years
Under the grey hair he’ll always be my best friend
Verily, we can converse for years on end
Wish I knew the proper way to give my thanks
‘Xcept for this piece, my mind only draws blanks
You may look down on him, but I’ll say this lads
Zits and all, I’m just proud to call him “Dad.”
As splendid a person as one will ever meet
Barmy and bonzer, he’s a package complete
Consider his life story and the man he’s become
Dealt a harsh fate since birth, and then some
Early in childhood he lost the family dream
Forced into a youth home, through trials extreme
Gone through hell, drifting in the breeze
Hard drink and no work kept him on his knees
In retrospect, life’s cruelty made him strong
Judged from that day to make right from wrong
Knuckled down hard and really gave it a slog
Life turned ‘round quick when he quit the grog
Married and blessed with kids, lifelong career in hand
No rock star clearly, but damn that story’s grand
Often you hear me poeticise people to revere
Papa’s one of them, this old man I hold dear
Quirky as they come, with queer sense of humour
Rich with knowledge, this bright baby boomer
Sincere stories to share, if you can lend an ear
This from a man who strived through the years
Under the grey hair he’ll always be my best friend
Verily, we can converse for years on end
Wish I knew the proper way to give my thanks
‘Xcept for this piece, my mind only draws blanks
You may look down on him, but I’ll say this lads
Zits and all, I’m just proud to call him “Dad.”
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A few days ago I wrote this as an honest look and a sincere thank-you at the man who has been in my life as long as I can remember. Always ready to dispense some wise advice and generally be a good friend who I could always count on, he has taken on the role of "father" with relish and shaped me into somebody with the belief to change the world. And to think, his life certainly went through some tough turns before he got to this point.
With a great streak of humour and a tremendous love for family, he's always been around to raise myself and my older brother who's currently trying to make the big time as a fitness instructor (and by all accounts, succeeding really well so far.) If anything, I want to continue to make him proud because I have every reason to be proud of him as a father figure. 
As always, feedback is always welcome, be they comments or critiques, and I'll be sure to get back to you as soon as possible. Thanks folks and have a wonderful morning/evening! 
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Obviously heartfelt and I'm sure such a tribute is appreciated. I hope Tony has seen this. Echoing the comments below, the honesty shines through this and is very warming.