Three years ago today
We had to let you go
I said this is not good-bye
We’ll see each other again you know
Three years to reflect
On what you mean to me
So hard to prepare for
That day that came to be
A day I’ll not forget
December 27, 2021
The day I became
Your grieving son
Your Veteran’s flag
With respect they handed to me
Holding back the tears
Instead, my pride all could see
And now three years later
An everlasting pride
Of a son’s undying love
His deepest well inside
Love you dad
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Author:
Sharon\'s Poet (Pseudonym) (
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- Comment from author about the poem: Miss you dad. 🫂❤️
- Category: Family
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- Users favorite of this poem: Teddy.15, Tristan Robert Lange, Cheeky Missy, GenXer Shamrocker ☘️
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Having lost my own Dad as well as my Mum and my dearest wife I know the pain - this brought a tear to my eye.
Thank you Michael. My dad was 95, so I can't say I wasn't expecting it. But I definitely wasn't prepared for it.
We speak of missing loved ones and of course permeant loss is always the worst, one's no longer here on earth, it's painful at Christmas especially but we have the good memories to cherish.a beautiful dedication to your beloved Father. 🌹
Thank you Teddy. My dad and I made our peace, but I still miss him so much. 🫂🌹
That pain is with me as well AP, my wife died five years ago on 30th December and she is still with me in my mind.
Andy
Two days after Christmas makes it hard to enjoy the holiday like we used to. Thanks Andy. 🌹
A very touching and moving tribute to their much loved and missed Father, beautifully written
Thanks Tobani. Appreciate the read and comment.
You are very welcome
Dear AP, a fine tribute to your much missed and loved Father. It is incredibly painful losing a parent. You don’t get over it, but you do learn to live with the loss. My Dad died unexpectedly in 1991, he was sixty. Diamond Dad. I understand the pain of your loss. A sad write. Anniversaries will always be difficult. 🌹
My dad was 95, so it's not like it was sudden, but still just wasn't ready for it.
A sensitive write AP.
Thanks Orchi.
A most beautiful tribute to a father. Well written in verse it touches my heart who many years ago was in the very same situation
Thanks soren, they say it gets easier in time, but still miss him.
Oh friend, my heart grieves with you. A beautiful tribute to your dad. My dad is also veteran who has paid a steep price for his service, no doubt. Still, not as steep as others. I can only imagine the pride you had in your dad as you were handed that flag. I have been at many such services and they are always moving and beautiful. This poem has, as Michael said, brought a tear to my eyes...many of them, for that matter. My heart and prayers are with you friend! Well done! 🌹👏❤️🩹
Thanks Tristan, appreciate the read.
Excellent write
Thanks Tony.
You're welcome
Very touching Accidental Poet! What a beautiful tribute to your dad. God Bless Him and may he rest in peace.
Thank you GenXer. 3 years and still feels like last week.
Grief is never easy. Though we all grieve differently, I think we can all agree that it takes time and that it changes you. I hope you’re ok.
I'm ok, but regrets in life have a way of holding you down.
This is just wonderful. I'll bet the three years seemed like yesterday; my Dad has been gone forty-five years and it still seems like it. Thanks for this.
Thanks Dan.
what a touching and beautiful eulogy
may his soul rest in eternal peace -
god bless you
Thank you Nafisa.
always welcome - have a beautiful day, and a great 2025
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