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Dear Dad

Dear DaD, Please do not think of me and weep. I did not die on that dim lit street. I'm the sun that shines on you in a warm loving way. I'm the son you'll reunite with on some future day. I'm the young man in your car whom you taught how to drive. I'm the little boy who looked up to you as I walked by your side. I'm the sound of children laughing full of happiness and glee. Do you recall how much I'd laugh when you'd often tickle me? I'm all those Birthdays and Christmas Holidays that you never forgot. You would shower me with presents whether I was a good boy or not. I know that you miss me, that's why I show up in your dreams as a child or sometimes grown up, but after the dream has ended, you awaken feeling sad. Perhaps this will cheer you up. You Were The Greatest Dad I Could Have Ever Had. You took me out camping and taught me how to swim. We'd race and play games and you'd always let me win. You took me bike riding every morning before school. All my friends used to tell me, "Your dad's really cool." I'm all of those bright blue eyed boys that you occasionally see who all seem to have a striking resemblance of me. So please Dad, don't ever think of me and cry. My Presence Is All Around You. I will never die. Your Loving Son Always, Michael 05/04/1974 - 10/27/1991 You Will Never Be Forgotten You Will Always Be Loved Rest In Peace My Beloved Son "To the one held responsible and accountable for my son's death. To the one responsible for taking my son's last dying breath. To the one who caused so much misery and sorrow to your family and mine. To the one found guilty of manslaughter who has now served his time. If you are truly remorseful, then I've only one last thing to say to you. If you are truly remorseful then I Forgive you."

Copyright © | Year Posted 2009




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Date: 10/16/2012 6:12:00 PM
I am very sorry for your loss. This is one of my favorite poems I have read on here. Very beautiful, strong poem. :)
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Date: 6/13/2010 8:44:00 AM
Congratulations on being featured. Great job! Joseph
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Date: 6/12/2010 12:14:00 PM
Hey! Congrats on having you wonderful poem being featured this week, keep your pens flowing with passion. You are such a great writer! Love , Adeleke
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Date: 6/12/2010 12:01:00 AM
Congrats on the feature this week. sorry for the pain and this says somuch it brought tears to my eyes...love nikki
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Date: 6/9/2010 11:44:00 AM
Many congrats on your wonderful tribute to your father being featured this week. Rgds Janette
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Date: 6/7/2010 11:57:00 AM
congrats to your heart felt poem. im sorry for your loss. keep sharing.........jodie
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Date: 6/7/2010 8:44:00 AM
Congratulations on your well deserved featured poetry this week Billy. Love, Carol
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Date: 6/6/2010 9:09:00 PM
woe!! Billy strong like always, by the way Congratulations on having your poem featured this week, enjoyed your wonderful poem,..p..d
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Date: 6/6/2010 1:03:00 PM
Powerful poem. The emotion comes through your words for a wonderful tribute. Congratulations on having your poem featured. Keep on writing! Wishing you ongoing success. Karen
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Date: 11/5/2009 8:32:00 PM
Very nice tribute...but so sad and tragic...Marty
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Date: 11/3/2009 4:52:00 PM
How tragic your loving son died this way, William. My heart goes out to you. And you show your strength of character by offering forgiveness to the one who took Michael away from you. Don't think I can read anymore tonight. This is so sad. I know I'll be thinking about this terrible loss for a long time tonight. God bless your family. Love, Carolyn
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