today I lost my lifelong friend
my guide my rock my dad
he closed his eyes and said goodnight
I knew the time had come
he knew me like nobody else
and loved me warts and all
he was my very own safety net
hed never let me fall
he let me make my own mistakes
and helped me find my way
guided me with patience
and beside me he did stay
his heart was broke ten years ago
when his mum bid us farewell
dad carried on but never did
get over it I could tell
so proud to be a grandad
and adored as one was he
I strengthen the ties that bound us
my wonderful dad and me
each day I'd say I love you
and he would say it too
we both knew that time was running out
but couldn't face losing you
and now that its happened
today right here right now
I must carry on for my children
but your not here to show me how
my heart is broken beyond repair
my children's hearts are too
for nothing and noone will ever come close
for filling the void left by you
I long to hear your voice again
or feel your gentle touch
your arms around my neck once more
I miss you dad so much
I know your in a better place
and happy now with nan
hod bless you dad sleep tight sweet dreams
I cherish the time we had..
©rushy1980
R