Golden Smile Poem by graham russell

i watched her die last night
my child with the golden smile
held her gently in my arms
stroked her head with a
hand that trembled so
felt the life begin to fade
as her eyes began to dim
my tears fell and splashed
on to hers
as i said in a voice full of grief
dont go my child stay here with me,
for i need you so
her eyes lached to mine
as she said dont despair
father for ill always be
here, in your thoughts and your
heart just a step apart
waiting for you to close
your eyes and see me
within your mind
she, s gone now my child
my child with the golden smile
but not forever or even a day
cause i can always visit her
within my mind and see
once again that golden smile.