Your face looked so tired and drawn
As you struggled for your breath
As I sat there holding your hand
The day before your death

These memories often resurface
On the days when I'm feeling down
As I wallow in my sorrow
And amongst my tears I drown

Seventy eight years old
You would have been on this day
As I pick flowers from my garden
To place them where you lay

The flowers I left before
Have all shrivelled and turned brown
How very well they compliment
The sadness of my frown

I come here alone in silence
Never knowing quite what to say
I just feel the need to be near you
In this sad place where you lay

I don't stay here for very long
Just a few minutes will do
As the tears fall oh so freely
How very much I still miss you

As I turn and walk away
The wind envelops my trembling form
As I remember with such fondness
How your arms used to keep me warm

I leave here alone in silence
And I'll return here very soon
While I take great comfort in knowing
You're part of the sun, the stars and the moon

THIS WAS WRITTEN IN MEMORY OF MY ADORED FATHER WHO PASSED AWAY FROM ASBESTOS CANCER IN MAY 1999.  I GUESS YOU NEVER GET OVER LOSING SOMEONE YOU LOVE AND THEY ALWAYS REMAIN A PART OF YOU.  THANK YOU FOR TAKING THE TIME TO READ THIS.  TAKE CARE......SUE

Suetang,

I'm glad you loved your father so much.
I know it's very hard to let go,
for I have had to do it too.  

But in time you will find
fond memories will begin to fill your heart;

And those will be treasures you cherish
and with which you'll never have to part.

From my heart to yours.
JoMason