The Past Lingers On Poem by Audrey Heller

Soon it will be November, a month I'll
always remember, for it will forever be
engrained in my heart! I always looked
forward to the fourth day, for that was
your birthday and how much I miss you,
since we've been apart. What a year that
was! We just got through November and on
the 11th of December, which was a little
over a month, you passed away. I cannot
forget the agony I felt, on this particular
day! At least you lived to see your birthday,
but who knew so soon after, you'd be gone.
Dad, it was so devastating, I didn't know
how, I'd carry on! One thing makes me happy
is knowing the wonderful relationship we had.
It was the icing on the cake! For everybody
knew my feelings about you, it was always, first
rate! Now, I feel like an empty shell! Even
though it's been fifteen years, you'd be
surprised, down come the tears, for I cannot
hide it very well! So when these two months
roll along, I'll always be downcast. For
unfortunately, it will always remind me, of
the past!