Your Loving Daughter

Your presence lingers about our home

As I yearn to grasp beyond the unknown.

Why would God take someone so noble

From this world that is all too immobile?

My father, my friend, my everything;

Without you I’m walking into the unseen.

The thumps and pounds as you built with ambition,

Creating wonderful things was your inspiring mission.

I need your words and guidance

So I know I won’t face subsidence.

Even now I hear your footsteps in the halls

Your voice always whispers until sleep calls.

I know now you’re in a splendid place

Still I long for your warm embrace.

The wood burning in the winter time,

Your joyous laugh that was always mine.

Please keep close watch over me,

As I fulfill my lifelong journey.

Your grandchildren and cherished ones to come,

Will long for never knowing such a loving one.

But I promise to always live as praiseworthy as I can.

I am proud for every bit of you that I am.

My loving daddy you’ll forever be,

Please keep close watch over me.