Will Daddy Be Home For Christmas

Dear diary, Earlier I asked Mommy when Daddy would return, And she simply smiled, "Soon, Little Bird." But when I left the room, I could hear Mommy crying, Then fell to her knees and prayed to the higher world. No one will tell me why Daddy hasn't come back yet, Won't he be back here for Christmas Eve? I walked back down and peered around the corner, Watching as Mommy cried and turned to leave. Why won't they tell me anything, I'm desperate to know, I don't know if I can open any gifts without my Daddy there. Taking pictures to savour the memories, he was always present, But as I drift off tonight, I wonder why he isn't here. The next day, Mommy held a note in her hand, "The funeral is scheduled for December twenty-first." I went up and asked Mommy "What is that for?" But I was not prepared for the worst. Now, he will not talk to me anymore, He won't be here for Christmas another year. Now, he is on my list to Santa, But I know something that dear Can't come back. I miss you Daddy.