DAD
It's obvious you were one of those rare angels
Those whom were sent to earth for a specific mission
Yours was to father me and make me know real joy and happiness
Even though for a very short time
You were my closest friend..my first love, hero and mentor
You stood there for me whenever I was down
Ours was more than just father-daughter relationship
You motivated me and gave me the strength to be myself
How was I to know we had such a short time to spend together?
How was I to know you were just a passing phase in my life?
How was I to know you won't even see me through school?
How was I to know you won't even walk me down the aisle talk less of seeing my offspring?
I didn't see it coming...even though you were ill
But I held on to faith believing you'd get well
You'd turn your face to the wall and weep each time our eyes meet
I thought it was because I was going back to school
I sang and prayed for you before leaving for school
You waved at me with a sad smile
You knew it was the last but I didn't
If only I knew, I wouldn't have left
I'd have been beside you to the very end
I was called few days later to be told of your demise
Oh! how my world came crashing!
I thought I'd never survive the loss
I thought I could never live without you
God's grace and your memories have kept me moving
Your image is embedded in my heart
Even thought my world is empty without you
But I'm holding on 'cos that is what you'd want me to do
It's exactly sixteen years today
I miss you everyday of my life and wish it's only a nightmare
I wake up wishing to see you walk through the door
Back to me....oh! I can imagine how wonderful it would be!
I was told time heals all wounds...this has been festering for sixteen years
If I'm given one wish before I die....It would be to see your handsome face
To have you on this side of eternity...to hear your voice again
Alas!.....I'd join you one day in heaven where you are
There we would be forever....
But until then...know that I miss you very much
I'd always love and cherish your sweet memories
and I love you with all my heart!
Like 4 Pin it 0
Support CosmoFunnel.com
You can help support the upkeep of CosmoFunnel.com via PayPal.
Comments
Great pome Rose about your dad I know how you feel in 2 days my dad died oct 19 1983 I miss him very much yo have wonderful day Rose big hug xxoo from me peace and love to you
Aww!...Thanks so much Greg....You sure know how I feel as you were there before me....I know you miss him....Dads do have a way of touching our lives in a very special kinda way....Thanks for your words.....Big hug xxoo.....from me to you too
Hi Rose A beautiful poem to your dad
loving sentiments of your father daughter relationship
it brought memories of losing my own dad who was young too when he passed
A lovely write
lots of love Debs
Thanks so much Debs....Sorry about your dad....wonder why they had to die so young and leave us heartbroken
Lots of love
Hey ROSE!!....... this is such a beautiful thing to share...... so well crafted..... you can feel the care that went into these word choices...... creating phrases that brought tears to my eyes.... because I was not fortunate enough to be close with my father.......... it was truly compelling sweet poetess!!.......thanx so much for sharing this....... it had to feel somewhat cathartic to get this down ōn paper.... at least I pray that it did........ because I'm sure your father would want it to and I know that wherever he is...... he's proud of you for doing this in his honor!!.....ALL STARS!!.......thanx for being beautiful ROSE SHO!!........LOVE and ROCKETS!!.......T xo. ?
Thanks so much for your words Tony.....I'm sorry I made you cry.....I was very fortunate to be close to mine...... Yeah it was indeed cathartic....I felt a great sense of relief after putting this down (that is why I'm befriending my pen)..lol....like I said to Cherie....I'm glad you guys found each other....irrespective of your past relationships..I know you'd always be there for each other....Thanks for always "pushing me up" .....your words have always been motivating...LOVE and ROCKETS!!...to you too?
Rose,
This was a wonderful, personal and powerful tribute to your father Rose and as you have shown," physical love for a beloved family member never dies, it only metamorphosis into a transitional protective state of mind, allowing us, (with accurate precision) the ability to remember even the smallest things we shared with our dearly departed, that transpired many years ago, as though it was just yesterday....You haven't lost him my friend, each moment spent with him, (held in mind and heart), allows him to walk beside you without the impediment of having to endure the pain he felt and kept secret for so long....He hurts no more, although we the recipients (of our lost), will hurt and hide it from others but when we are alone in our quite place, is when we realize the more we try and place a side the "hurt" feelings we have locked within our hearts, (for those we have loved and lost), the more we are reminded of their valued worth to us...My friend, I at the age of (9),found my dad dead at home from kidney failure when I came home from grade school and mom passed (2) years ago from heart failure and kidney disease as well, while residing at my residence because you no longer was able to take care of herself and I've come to know, that the smallest of things, tend to remind you of how they loved life, as they,(through God) was allowed to live it and to a prime age..Thanks for the sharing of your heart, in this cherished piece of literary art and you do have all of my condolence...I don't need to wish that you stay strong, because allowing us in, your most sacred place (your heart),shows that you have done just such.
Take Care my dear friend,
Jimmy
Aww!!.....Feels so good to have you here after a while.....I can imagine how devastating it must have been for when you found your dad.....and your mum's passing too......Thanks for sharing your story ...we all learn from each other...You have my condolences my friend.......Thanks so much for stopping by and for your words....this means so much to me
Lots of love....Rose
Rose this is so sad, but beautiful. I lost my dad over twenty years ago and I'll be fine... then one year it will just hit me so hard that I'm a wreak, Sometimes I don't realize why until I remember... oh yeah, this is the anniversary of Dad's passing... sigh. I understand hon. For me, it has been easier to say that time lessens the pain, but it never truly goes away. It is there, a part of me, and it sneaks up on me when I'm not expecting it to. But it reminds me of my love for him and his for me.
You'll see him again hon, I know it. Treasure those memories and remember his smile. Hugs and Blessings dear friend, Rebecca
You made me smile....your words are soothing....for sixteen years....I can't help but cry every 17th of October no matter how much I try not to....we never can get over such a loss....Thanks for these wonderful words....you're such and angel
Lots of love...Rose
this is exceptionally beautiful Rose.
Thanks so much Sweet Poetess...I appreciate
Lots of love...Rose
Hi Sweet Rose,
As I read each line, my eyes reddened and wept tears of compassion, and sobs of comprehension for your immeasurable loss. I too believe time heals nothing, for I still dream often of my Dad who departed quite unexpectedly almost forty years ago. You have written a beautiful tribute to your dear Father, one from which I am sure he's beaming with an ear to ear smile up in Heaven.
Hugs, Peace and Love,
xox Larry
Awww!!....Sweet Larry....I'm sorry I made you cry....Maybe the person who said time heals all wounds had never lost someone really close....the wound of loosing a loved one never heals no matter how long it takes....It's really a pleasure to have you stop by and drop your words....I'm inspired
Hugs, Peace and Love
Hi Sweet Rose,
You never have to apologize when your beautiful words are so powerfully emotional, that they bring tears to your readers eyes, for they are crying with you, in reverence of what you have portrayed.
Hugs, Peace and Love,
xox Larry
Thanks so much Sweet Larry....I really appreciate this
Hugs, Peace and Love