Wrote this for my fathers 2nd anniversary of being gone on Dec. 11 2009
Another year has past,
another chance is gone.
You left without a word,
you left with regret.
I didn't tell you 'I forgive you',
I didn't say 'I love you'.
In 8 years would you have spoken,
in 8 years would I listen.
But before your silent,
but now your gone.
Weeping for your death,
weeping for my regret.
If I said 'I forgive you', would you be here;
If i say 'I love you', would you have cared?
Its too late for 'ifs',
its too late for wishes.
For you've been gone for so long,
for you've been dead for 2 years.
Though now you hear me,
though now I understand.
You were telling me 'I love you',
you were saying 'Thank you'.
Even if you weren't the best father,
even if you weren't there when needed.
My forgiveness is my hope,
my forgiveness is your prayer.
Know that I still cared,
know that I wish you peace.
Thank you for being my father,
thank you for being there till the end.
Rest in peace,
rest in silence.
COMMENTS
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phycoassassin
07:17 Oct 10 2017
Very moving.