Hold your family close
Tell them how you feel
Before it’s too late
Before their passing is real
I know my Dad and I
Shared many regrets
We both wanted to repair the past
Turn back the pages of neglect
On the day my father died
Driving to work that morning
Pulling into the parking lot
I got that phone call of mourning
He’d been sedated for a week
Christmas came and went
He was supposed to come home
In three days he would be sent
But he only had
Two more days left in him
Ninety-five years of life
Eternal is my respect for him
The day before he died
I’m glad I got to hold his hand
I said, “We’re not gonna say good-bye”
“But we’ll see you again”
So now I know
He’s with us everyday
And he knows we love him
Come rain, sunshine or come what may
So, hug your family
Make your peace today
Cause life happens all too quick
When tomorrow comes you can say
I’m glad we made our peace
Embraced again in grace
I’ll always love you
Remembering your face
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Author:
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- Comment from author about the poem: Almost 2 years now since my Dad passed on. May God bless you Dad. We love you.
- Category: Love
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This poem is so poignant, and beautiful in the love you express for a dear father. The tears just came naturally as I read your description of those last days, and the last two stanzas bring it full circle. Thank you for sharing this part of your life, and for the oh, so wise advice!
Thanks Bella, sorry is a very hard word to say when its been far too long for words to be said between family. But in my Dad's last few years I'd been seeing him in better light than I ever had my whole life long. And there were so many things I needed to say, but wasn't sure how to say them. And I think he had the same problem I was having. Finding the right words. When "I'm sorry" were the only words needed. I think we would've mutually understood each other better in that moment than all the years before. But I feel like we had made our peace in the last few months before he died. Thanks for reading and your comment/compliment.
So incredibly true and relatable I never got to say goodbye to my own mother, something that's never going to change, a beautiful poem with a wise message. Sending loads of hugs my dearest A.P ❤️
Thanks Teddy, Rest assured she knows how you feel ((((HUGS)))) right back to you. 😉
A sensitive write AP.
Thanks Orchi.
Stanzas of love fill this poem …
And then some Gary. Thank you.
Very moving indeed my friend and just as importantly, if not even more so, is the message packed so neatly and contained within .. listen up folks .. this is an important one .. Neville
Thank you kindly Sir. 😉
Wonderful words AP, my Dad died in 1995 but he is still with me.
Andy
All your loved ones are with you Andy. 😉
Yes, AP - you have touched on a theme many (including myself) can relate to.
Well writ.
Thanks Dave.
Beautiful and powerful. Great tribute.
Thank you Thomas. This was my Dad coming through loud and clear.
Thank you for your poem. It's warm story in family and it makes my heart warm.
Thanks Kinsley.
Wow, so beautifully written. Losing a loved one is so difficult and heart breaking, but yet, you've made such a beautiful and relatable poem from such loss. Very sorry to hear of your loss, by the way.
Thanks DeviLove, It's been close to 2 years now (December 27, 2021), and my sister and I still miss him. But I know he's not really gone, just not here physically. Thank you for reading and your comment/compliment.
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