In loving memory of my beloved twin, Charles J. Deal whose birthday is today.

Birthdays we once shared

Never more will be

But only 40 together

Was not enough for me.

Twins are something special

Words just can't explain

We shared the same feelings

That's why I feel such pain.

Our childhood dreams, our silly plans

Our secrets we once shared

Our growing up together

Our parents who really cared.

You left behind your family

A dear wife and three sons

But also beautiful memories

Your jokes, good laughs and fun.

If I live to be one hundred

I'll never understand

Why you were taken away so soon

When you were such a young man.

I'm so proud you were my brother

Even more I was your twin

And some day when the good Lord calls

We'll all be together again.

There isn't a day goes by that I don't think of you Charlie.

You are so sadly missed by all.