Today's Goodbye Poem by stephanie spencer

Today's Goodbye


I wish we had more time; more
memories together,
But instead, I will cherish the time
we had forever,
I will never forgive myself - towards the end I
wasn't there,
I'm grateful that the family was by your side to show you
we do care.
I pray that it's true that your passing was painless
and quick,
And that you're now at peace up there and no longer
feeling sick.

My best friend made me smile and giggle, Dad. She said
to me,
You're up there probably drinking, smoking and watching
the rugby?
Can you remember Claire, Dad? Years passed, but she knew
you well,
That was your personal heaven, and anyone that knew
you could tell.
I already miss you so much, Dad - more than words
can ever say,
I already think of you every second of
every day.

I think it was the simple things in life you chose
to live for,
Because you were happier knowing you gave your loved
ones more,
I know you hid behind your bark with others but you had
a heart of gold,
You would deny it because strangely you preferred others
saw you as cold,
See, I knew you, Dad, even if you mainly showed how you
felt in drink,
You were a jolly drunk and softer than most people
would think.

I told you, Dad, there were more people that cared for
you than you thought,
Many of us that you have left behind; all of us
are now distraught,
I know the tears I hold back will flow
before too long,
But I will do you proud, Dad, and try my hardest
to stay strong.

Your place on this earth I know no one
will ever forget,
And not one minute with you I
will ever regret.
Every night I will look at the
stars in the sky,
But for today, Dad, this
is my Goodbye.