TO MY DAD…FOR DAD’S DAY…

Been without your sage and wisdom many a year,

When I was younger that would have been cause for a cheer,

Now I don’t ever visit your grave,

Too much pain and sorrow I would have to stave,

As well as to my job and life, I am a slave…

If you should see this poem in the great beyond, thru your travels,

Please don’t become like me, too unraveled,

As the mere thought of you, dear dad of mine,

The more I do remember the good old times,

Many there were, even though we both may balk,

Many a time we both did get to talk,

So many pictures I have of you and I on the beach for a walk,

I about two or three, you the proud daddy, did of the secrets of the sea, unlock…

Were you here today, instead of gone for fifteen years, hugs and yes, even kisses,

Would be the order of the day, even though we once said no way,

Times have changed, not only for me, but also for you, dear dad,

Mom is now with you as well as your mom and dad…

I hope your life, wherever it is you are residing is not so sad,

As mine can be if I think about you, no longer do I get mad,

Your passing was not your choice, in that you had no voice,

And I as your only son, should have, instead of being mad and sad,

                     REJOICED! 

                 © ed – 6/18/04