Jun 20 2010
Father’s Day 16
My life changed
when you left
in ways small and
subtle
Parts of me left
the best parts,
I fear…
Since then
I’ve stood on wobbly legs
for you were my rock
Bottled up doubts
for you were my confessor
Led with my fears
for you were my champion
I’m still confused
not quite sure
you’re really gone
My heart wants to believe
but my head won’t let it
It’s the saddest
day of the year
when I celebrat
your absense
(with tears and solitude)
I guess I’ll never
stop missing you
but that’s okay
because I don’t want to
Wherever you are
whatever you are doing
Be happy
Laugh a lot
and if you don’t mind…
think of me once in a while
copyright 2010
2 responses so far
Your poem about your father is very beautiful and from the heart. I’m not sure if he left by leaving or if he passed away, but either way your pain and sense of loss is very touchingly expressed here. Hugs for healing, Sweet Sister. Love, Sharie
hi sharie,
my father passed away 16 years ago. every father’s day i write him a ‘letter’. i have accepted his passing although i never stop missing him.
love to you!
sarah
Good grief ! I’m sorry to hear about your father’s demise . But it’s also amazing to know that you as a daughter are writing him a letter every year , that shows how much you miss him and how affectionate you are when it comes to relationships. Wouldl like to add that your father is a really lucky father to have a daughter like you .