I Was So Loved By Him Poem by David Keig

Remove those feelings of regret
Relax - be clear of mind
Make light of loss and grief, my son
For the future will be kind.

Remember i was once like you
Young and hopeful - setting out
Then time rolls by and so you find
Some hopes replaced by doubt.

That this will happen i am sure
Those times when you may fear
That you have maybe lost your way
But i shall be always near.

It is now time to say farewell
My eyes are closing fast
Just hold my hand and look at me
For these words may be my last.

(son)

I do not like you dying now
For a part of me dies too
A feeling in my heart of pain
And not knowing what to do.

I do not want to see you there
Just lying on that slab
I want you to be young again
And continue being my dad.

(father)

But you too will get old, my son
And grey and frail of limb
So breathe in softly and just say
I was so loved by him.