As soft winds sweep away the days
I look back on life through a haze.
Remember playgrounds, parks and friends,
In childlike gaze that never ends.
The laughter in a game of catch,
Shall memory ever attach...
To innocence in youthful eyes,
Catching the ball to Dad's surprise.
I recall my first bike, first wreck,
Who picked me up, said, 'What the heck? '
Convinced me to give one more try,
While, knees skinned, I forgot to cry.
Just the joy knowing he was there,
Making him proud my only care.
There was nothing I couldn't do,
My heart held fast that to be true.
Though teenage years were kind of rough,
I sure wasn't too big or tough.
You taught me to defend what's right
And never back down from a fight.
So I learned the hard way to stand,
Still, with each lump, I found your hand.
Drawing from you an inner strength,
And stubborn pride of equal length.
But there the line of fate was drawn,
As though I blinked and you were gone.
I found myself facing the sun,
Not man, not boy, fatherless, one.
Eyes blinded by a void inside,
I could not live that you had died.
Alas finding it to be true,
I could do nothing without you.
Please, Dad, today just hear my call,
I'm sorry that I dropped the ball.
My life is wrecked, my knees are skinned,
My emotions undisciplined.
I can't get up although I try,
Please don't be upset if I cry.
Though I can't fight what I can't see,
Please, Dad, say you're still proud of me.
this is a really sad poem... i wanted to cry when i read it... good job!
Fantastic poem, Angee! Poignant, intense, brought tears to my eyes and tugged at my heart strings! Beautifully and well written poem, I love it! Thank you for sharing your loss and heart, very meaningful poem! Know that your Dad still says he's proud of you! Thank you very much for sharing this poem! RoseAnn
My emotions undisciplined. I can't get up although I try, Please don't be upset if I cry. Though I can't fight what I can't see, Please, Dad, say you're still proud of me........it is so difficult to forget especially whenhe is no more with us... lovely theme with powerful message.... i loved it....10 read mine..papa do u know? ? ? ? ? papa you two....o, mother
This poem is so strong so much emotions is held it this poem. You did such an amazing job writing it. well done
OMGoodness.... very strong emotions put in this poem... i enjoyed reading this though it made me wanna cry. keep it up! :)
Awesome write, really enjoyed it. Thankyou so much for sharing :)
This poem has not been translated into any other language yet.
I would like to translate this poem
wow... This is so sad. I felt like crying. Your use of words strongly express your emotions. You are a brilliant poet.