My Father My Friend
My Father Left this World Today, On July 22nd 1998.
I held his hand as cancer took his last breath away.
Through tear filled Eyes I had to pray.
“Dear Lord I don’t want to let him go, but lift him up and take him safely home!”
He has suffered enough; it was time to let go.
Then I watched my father go safely home.
As my father spent his last hours here with us, through a raspy voice he said:
“there are angels hovering around my bed.”
This didn’t surprise me, I knew it was true;
My father was so special the angels loved him too.
I will never forget my DAD as long as I live,
He was a gentle kind man who was always there for his kids.
No matter what time day or night you needed him, he was there.
He loved his grandchildren more than life itself,
For their names were the last words that came from his mouth.
My life will never again be the same.
I will never touch him, hug him, or see him again.
I must say goodbye to my DAD my friend.
So Goodbye DAD, I will never forget all that you taught me,
I will never forget all that you sacrificed for me.
I only hope that one day I will have the courage and strength you showed today,
As you gave yourself to the lord and slipped away.
I know you’re in heaven now, some day I’ll see you there again;
But for now, Good bye my dear, sweet father, my friend.
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