My Dad Poem by Kelvin Rush

My dad was laid in bed unwell
But this time it looked quite serious
It seemed my dad was always ill
Sweating and coughing delirious

My dad was cold and could hardly breathe
I prayed he'd make it through
He looked at me and asked for help
But I didn't know what to do

My mum had left us years ago
With dad's best friend Ray
It broke dad's heart it was a horrible time
I still feel the pain to this day

The ambulance arrived at 1.00am
The paramedics took dad away
Despite our prayers and desperate cries
He died at 3.00pm the next day

I love my dad with all my heart
I still feel I could have done more
This life can be savage and cruel at times
It makes you wonder what it's all for