Hero Dad! Poem by Rhodesse Fanche

In the middle of the night, I got a message,
It was about someone's death, and I was very sad.
At first, I thought it was a joke,
But the message was very clear.

I felt like I was in a dream,
I couldn't hear my own screams.
The sound of the message came from far away,
It was a sad song that broke my heart.

The nightmare had a tight grip on me,
Another message confirmed the terrible news.
I sat on the floor and looked up at the sky,
I cried and asked God 'Why? '

My mind was in chaos, I felt lost,
Who would guide me and protect me in this difficult time?
You were my everything, a strong shelter,
I questioned the meaning of life in these long moments.

Tears of sadness streamed from my eyes,
I remembered the precious moments we shared.
No, it can't be true, I begged,
My hero father, you can't leave me!

I screamed in despair, a river of sadness,
But deep in my heart, there was a sense of calmness.
For your last words lingered with grace,
You told me to rest, in a peaceful embrace.

Yes, Father, I know, you're finding your peace,
In the realm where sorrow no longer exists.
Forever in my heart, your love will stay,
A bond that death can never take away.