Dad...

I will miss you so much dad more than words can ever say,
I will think of you every second of every day,
I wish we had more time, more memories together,
But instead I will cherish the time we had forever.

I will never forgive myself towards the end I wasn’t there,
But im grateful knowing the family was with you to show you we all care.
I pray it’s true that your passing was painless and quick,
And that you’re at peace now up there and no longer sick.

My best friend made me smile and giggle today dad, 
Can you remember Claire dad? years have passed but she knew you well,
 she said to me, " I bet he's having a larger, a smoke and watching the rugby ”
 She remembers that was like you're personal heaven and anyone that knew you could tell.

I think it was the simple things in life you chose to live for,
Because you was happier knowing you gave your loved ones more.
I know you hid behind your bark with others but you had a heart of gold,
You would deny it because strangely you preferred others saw you as cold,
See I knew you dad even if you mainly showed how you felt in drink,
You was a jolly drunk and softer than most people would think.

I told you dad more there are more here for you than you ever thought,
A room full of people who love you that you have left behind distraught,
You are sadly missed dad so after this to you we all do a single toast,
To me your loss has reminded me all in life to make the most.

I will try and make you proud dad and today stay strong,
But I know the tears I hold back will flow before too long.
Your place on this earth I know no one will ever forget,
And not one minute with you I will ever regret.
Every night I will look at the stars in the sky,
But for today dad this is my goodbye.