A Tribute to My Father – The Poem I Wrote to Him

Three years ago today, my Father passed away. The above photo is of my Dad, Terry (shorter with beard), and his best friend, Dennis. My Dad absolutely loved his motorcycle!  So in tribute to this, I wanted to share the poem I wrote that was read at his funeral, January 10, 2009. I miss him every second of every day and will continue to do so until the day we can be together again………

I talked to God that day and asked Him why he had to take you to a place so far away,
At First I got no answer and fell upon my knees, but as my tears got drier, I heard Him answer me,
He said I needed to remember the things that made you best, before my heart would ever be able to find any kind of rest,
So I took a minute and got myself composed, and within but a second, the memories arose,

The best of times I had with you were when we sat and talked,
You always made the time for me, you really were my rock,
You always would remind me how much like you I am and even though at times I fought it, you were right on the money again,

You had such a way about you, that not even words could really express, but saying you were my best friend would be how my heart would really put it best,
And as the things I had to say kept spilling from my lips, God quickly spoke above me and told me it was now that my heart could finally rest,

I told him I did not understand because the answer I did seek, was still at a loss to find me and if it was a secret, it was one I could surely keep,
He said “the answer lies within the words of which you spoke, for with every memory you share, you build a walking stone,

And each walking stone leads the way to heaven not so far above,
And at this point, you have them all and your Father is waiting there above,
I never took him away from you, I simply moved him up and he is never far away especially with that kind of love,

So Dad I want you to know that today, even though I cry, I know I will be with you again and will patiently standby until those steps become visible so I can once again be the loving Daughter by your side.  I love you.