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Suetang
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0 posted 2001-03-20 09:50 PM


The day before you passed away
I sat with you and I tried to pray
Your grip was firm in my trembling hand
How soon 'til you'd drift into that other land?
A place where you'd be at peace
With no pain to bear
"Don't worry Dad - you're almost there"

My memories flash past at a rapid rate
As you're about to be received at heaven's gate
As warm tears trace a path down the sides of my face
How ready you must be for this better place
I try and tell you "It'll be alright"
As I wonder if you're going to make it through the night

So I decide to tell you what I have planned
As I take hold of your still, cold hand
I'll take your ashes back to Sweden with me
To the place that you loved and would want to be
With the rest of your family there, it seemed so right
To take you back there on such a difficult flight
You'd still be there with me
Until we laid you to rest
Amongst the birches and pines
For you - only the best

The doves take wing and the angels have come
As they lead your soul away
And leave your pain behind you
This was to be your very last day
I wasn't there at your side
To see you take your final breath
But I know you wouldn't want to see me
Crippled by grief at your death

My heart now is scarred
It will never be the same
Since that day when you were taken away

Suetang

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1 posted 2001-03-20 11:53 PM


Honey, sounds like you and your Father were very close and what makes you think he is gone? You celebrate his life, not his death, and remember all the fun, and good times you shared, therefore he will always and forever more be in your heart and soul. He had to made a huge impression on you to write such a lovely poem to him, so remember what made all the love so real, and he will be right there whenever you need him. I would say he is pretty proud of you right now!
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2 posted 2001-03-21 12:47 PM


This is a wonderful remembrance of your father and what he means to you. It sounds as if you have good memories to keep and treasure. I didn't get to say good-bye to my father either and I know how that hurts!

Betty Lou Hebert

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3 posted 2001-03-21 03:46 PM


Many people aren't able to say goodbye. This is a beautiful memorial poem for your father, and he knows how much you still love him. He's always with you.
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4 posted 2001-03-21 04:04 PM


He wants you to be strong, and be his girl...this, I know...from experience...
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5 posted 2001-03-21 06:53 PM


May I also offer the voice of experience. . . and echo what Sunshine has said. . .

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