There's a candle on the coffee table

I light it in memory of you

I stare at your picture and think of the good times

And try to pretend it's not true

Your hats are still hanging on the wall

Your slippers and nick nacks and things

They're all where you left them, but still one thing's missing

It's you, and it just seems so strange

To walk in the front door and not see you there

You're not in the kitchen, you're not anywhere

We can't sit and visit, we can't have a beer

All I can do now is deal with these tears

They roll down my cheek and I try not to show

Like you, I don't want anybody to know

I dry off my face and try to act strong

I don't want Baily to know something's wrong

She's still so little, you know how it is

If you're sad just act happy in front of the kids

But I can't act happy, I can't act okay

I miss you too much day after day

What should I do now, why are you gone

We don't know what happened, we don't know what went wrong

Just like Mamma and Stephen, it wasn't time yet

One thing that I promise I'll never forget

You was a good dad, you sure loved your kids

I think that my favorite thing that you did

Was coach in our ball games, we all had such fun

And it didn't matter if we lost or won

We were winners 'cause our dad was there

He cheered us on and we knew that he cared

We went camping and fishing and even garage sales

We mowed lawns, raked leaves and hammered some nails

One time you and I even won a contest

Of everyone there our dance was the best

But now it seems like I'm dancing alone

I sway to the music of a slow, sad tone

Just get through each day now that's all I can do

And one day I'll dance there

With Stephen, Mamma and you.

This is absolutely beautiful Sherry...written very beautifuly. I'm more that sure your Dad hears your words and he doesn't want you to be sad. This life is but an instant and I'm a firm believer in more to come after this life...There is just too much in this life for it to just end when we pass on. I do know what it's like to lose a parent suddenly like this and my heart is broken for you but I do know that it will get easier on you, time does heal to a degree.Hang in there.((( huge hugs)))

That's a wonderful poem. You were close to your father, closer than most, cherish those moments always.

That was so beautifull Sherry love, a lovely poem writen from the heart, your dad will always be with you Sherry and time will make his passing a little easier to deal with....take care love.

Sherry ~ I'm sure your Dad heard these words as you wrote them and is smiling down on his little girl with admiration and pride. Cherish the memories that you and your father were so fortunate to be able to share together. BIG HUG!!!
P.S. love the butterflies fluttering around in here

That was an incredible poem, do you mind if I share it with a friend who I think could use it?

I am so very sorry to hear about your Dad. Your poem is beautiful. My adult son died in an accident four years ago, and I think of him every day. I have some writings about him and his death. The links are on my journal.

He must have been a wonderfull man to have raised such a sensitive and loving daughter.

Your poem is amazing and he will be so proud of you!

What a wonderfully touching and sensitive poem. He sounds like he was a very beautiful man.

Lovely words of sorry. You spoke to my heart and I share your pain in losing your Dad.
My thoughts are with you.

Thanks so much for visiting my journal and leaving you fun tag!

That was a beautiful poem Sherry.

That was lovely hun, My sister died in a wreck at age 16, I was 23....poetry and song is what got me through for sure, I just built here a memorial page thats really cool cause it's interactive, as in people can come and light candles for my sister, which is short stuff( like our tag boards here), Or they can leave a tribute poem or comment, which is like our comments section of the posts here, LOL also anyone can upload photos of images to your gallery in honor of your loved one, which is really good for families who live all over, or you could dissable the gallery from allowing folks to upload. You can upload as many songs as you like for the person, which they then just play one after another, it took me a whole day to figure it all out, because posting and lighting candles wasn't as straight forward as I thought, when you push post after writting, they actually show you a preview first, then you have to push post again.Anyways, I think with the amount of loss you have endourred this place would really help you, there are actually regulars there, other folks who are grieving....kinda like everyones there for each other.Here is the address to my sisters, you can choose to make your own from this link.
http://angie.gonetoosoon.co.uk/

Hi Sherry! I love your poem! It is truly beautiful. Thank you for stopping by. I always enjoy meeting new people. Have a good warm weekend!

That is a beautiful poem.

What a wonderful tribute to a father you obviously love and miss so much.. It is a hard road to grieve the loss of someone especially your father.. so don't be afraid that you will cry many days.. Tears help for the hurt inside to come out.. and it needs to come out!! You never get over the loss of someone special because they hold a place in your heart nobody else can ever fill.. But you will heal and the sun will come out again for you.. Take time to mourn his loss.. Do special things that help you remember and find someone that you can cry with and share your grief with.. It helps to talk to someone who will listen and let you cry on their shoulder.. I will pray God sends you His peace and comfort and a person to listen and be a special friend to you.. We don't understand why.. but death is a part of life.. not a very nice part.. but a part we all must face.. God gave me such help with the loss of our baby.. He was so little.. yet when I held onto God in the darkest hours.. and when I just couldn't take it anymore.. God was there and He sent people at the right times.. He gives us strength and peace to smile again.. don't be afraid to call out to Him if you cannot feel any hope.. For it is times like this.. we find out God really does care about us and what happens to those we love..

from Sharon

My condolences on your Dad Sherry

Sunday, March 18th 2007 @ 7:41 PM