Happy Father's Day - you are missed everyday

Dad

Grease worn into tired hands

Streaks of dirty sweat running into bright, blue eyes

Loving, light hugs that go right into your soul

To say, I love you.

Mile-long movie marathons deep into the night

With Hailey and Mick at his side.

Hailey, his sweet angel and

Mick, his not so fierceful puppy

Lost into the night.

Canyons rides and river sides made you feel closer

To where you really wanted to be, in Heaven, at God's side.

Plaid shirts, Levi jeans and cowboy boots showed your roots.

You came to us, we loved you so, something you never knew.

Your dreams come true - a house, a family, a puppy

But most of all built in love - you had it all

Why did you let it all go?

Addictions curse got you worse of all, Love in this case

Couldn't conquer all.

I held her close and caught her tears and fears

When she said you would not return and you

Would end it all, I couldn't believe you could let it all go

I do not understand why you would make us all cry

And say good-bye

WHY?

I wrote this poem when I was a senior in high school, a year and a half after my dad died. I miss him deeply. I feel blessed to know that I will see him again.