Casting Their Dreams

In Aransas Pass where the sea meets the sky

He casts his line without a care or sigh

A happy man with a fishing pole in hand

Living life with joy like grains of sand

From Freeport town where Pretzels took the stand

He learned to grow with a steady hand

With roots deep down in Illinois' embrace

He found his way to this sunny place

Oh Tom loves his life, with laughter and cheer

Fishing with Lori, his partner so dear

Casting their dreams like the waves on the shore

Together forever, forever more

In gardens he grows, his green thumb's a charm

Mrs. Mike's chips and M&Ms under his arm

His hobbies are simple, yet bring him delight

Every day's a new canvas, painted bright

Onnie, Ellie, Jax, and Lulu by his side

In their eyes, a love he cannot hide

Four rescue dogs, his heart they complete

In their wagging tails, his happiness beats

Oh Tom loves his life, with laughter and cheer

Fishing with Lori, his partner so dear

Casting their dreams like the waves on the shore

Together forever, forever more

At the Gaff, where the races bring a thrill

He waves the flag, officiating with skill

In Yeti or Grinch, costumes he dons

Cheering the races until the day's gone

"You've got mail" was where it all began

From Minneapolis to San Antonio, they ran

Now in Aransas Pass, they've found their place

A love story written with time and grace

Oh Tom loves his life, with laughter and cheer

Fishing with Lori, his partner so dear

Casting their dreams like the waves on the shore

Together forever, forever more

So here's to Tom, carefree and true

With Lori by his side, skies are always blue

In happiness and love, they find their way

Together, forever, come what may