A Father's Goodbye

Kurt Philip Behm

I am your father

I’ve always been here

You are my daughter

You are my son

 

I’ve never wavered

I’ve never questioned

You have been foremost

By far number one

 

But now I feel distant

Now I feel lonely

An inconvenience

Who no longer belongs

 

And soon I’ll be vacant

Gone to my maker

You both left to wonder

— the right and the wrong

 

(To Aging Parents Everywhere: April, 2026)

  • Author: Kurt Philip Behm (Offline Offline)
  • Published: April 3rd, 2026 10:16
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  • sorenbarrett

    Too true Kurt. Well written it speaks with feeling

    • Kurt Philip Behm

      Thanks, hopefully you're immune.

      • sorenbarrett

        You are most welcome Kurt no I have four children and four grand children and I am not immune my friend but we will see if I can avoid it.



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