Memories of him fading too quickly
Wanting to hold onto them forever
Hoping to always remember him
Holding in my tears so no one will know
Remembering… his soft beard
My small hand feeling his rough face
The prickly hairs tickling my hand
Smell of aftershave filling my nose
Remembering… his loving hugs
The way he would wrap his arms around me
Wishing he would hold me there forever
Feeling protected underneath his wings
Remembering… his soothing voice
Always saying the perfect words
Encouraging me, showing his love
Wanting to hear it one last time
Remembering… the love
Remembering… his face
Remembering… his smile
Remembering… my tears
Wanting the pain to go away
Wishing to release my sorrow
Ready to let go of it….
Ready to move on….
Finally realizing his death wasn’t my fault
Realizing I couldn’t change the past
Knowing people will come into my life and leave
And there isn’t anything I can do to stop it
Letting go of the pain…..
Author notes
I wrote this poem for a contest, but then I felt like it got too many entries and this poem wasn't that good of an entry to win. I wrote this on the 28th of November and I guess I just forgot about it. Most likely not my best poem so please comment.
Written November 28th, 2005
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i take it this is about your dad. I truly fee sorry for you.
But this is a good poem.
if you don't mind me asking, do you ever get to see your dad again? -
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You don't give yourself enough credit, Tim. This was extremely good. I lost my grandmother and grandfather within a two week period 4 years ago this month and it make me think of my grandfather. Thank you for writing a deeply moving piece. -
That was an incredible poem.. I was close to tears... and I dont do that much... lol... I loved the way you described things so well! I cant wait to read more!
Lots of Love*
RLL
ps. thanx for all the comments.. very encouraging! Thanx a bunch! -
WONDERFUL POEM
This was a wonderful poem Tim. It was very heartfelt. Thank you for sharing. It was a pleasure to read. Take care and God Bless you. Sandy
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wow.... ok mayb not ur best... but it deff got some emotion... !! i llike alot... i also hav an issue letting go of the past... *sigh*
poor u >.<
never had a loved one die... just this gurl i new.... we used to b soort of friends... never got really close than bam i learn shes dead... heh... made me rethink my life i think...
a well... i ramble...
nice write and keep it up
*its ok to cry*
mushy
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