Letter for my Father
The hours were painful and long,
Sitting at the side of your bed,
Reliving years of memories,
Leaving nothing left unsaid.
Your once strong hands feeble,
I was afraid to touch,
So I whispered softly in your ear,
Dad, I love you very much!
I hope you felt my love.
How lucky I was to be your daughter!
You made me strong and proud,
I was blessed to have you as my
father.
I can’t forget the twinkle in your
eyes,
I talk to you through my tears,
Guess I’ve never really said goodbye,
Even after twenty-three years.
The hours were painful and long,
The days since even longer still,
I miss you from the bottom of my
heart,
I know I always will.
© Dianna Doles Petry
1/16/2012
