2 Years

2 Years 

It’s been two years now daddy
Since you left me here alone
I still lie awake and wonder
If you’ll ever come back home

Then I remember that you can’t make it
For different reasons than I wish
The next time I see you dear father
Will be when I come home to you

I still miss you more than ever
I never thought I’d make it this long
Without you guiding me and encouraging me
With everything I do
You have never judged me for anything
No matter what I have done

You have always been my hero dad
For that I regret never saying
I am thankful for the time we had
But am greedy for the time we don’t

I will never get over losing you
I will always wonder why
I will always lie awake and cry
And wonder often times why you had to die

I have asked God why he took you
Why didn’t he take me instead?
I always felt like he slipped up
And got the wrong one instead

I know there is a reason
You left me way too early
I do not think I will ever get it though
Nor, will I ever accept it

There are so many things 
I don’t understand
When I look at your picture
By my bedroom wall
You give me the answers
And the strength
To withstand it all

I love you daddy, and I miss you every day. We will meet again and you can hold me like
you always did when I was little. Only this time I will not wither out of your arms. 

Happy Birthday Dad!

R.I.P.   Larry Wagoner 12/19/1956 – 12/19/2006
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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Albritton Avatar
January 27, 2009 at 3:58 PM
I really, really like your poem...I understand where you are coming from...My daddy died in February of 2005....So I feel the same pain you do... Dodie...
Ehigiator Avatar
January 22, 2009 at 2:29 PM
Beautiful tribute, very sad, deep emotions revealed here...Congratulations on this wonderful piece being featured this week...God Bless and keep you..*Tyesha
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January 22, 2009 at 11:22 AM
Congratulations Carrie on this sweet tribute being featured. God Bless. Vince
Jordan Avatar
January 22, 2009 at 9:28 AM
Carrie - I just wanted to say congratulations on having your poetry featured this week – God Bless, MJ
George   Avatar
January 20, 2009 at 6:47 PM
Congratulations on your feature of the week, Carrie. A lovely tribute to your dad. Lainie
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January 20, 2009 at 2:41 PM
Please accept my sympathy for your loss. Nice tribute to your Dad. It sounds like you had a wonderful relationship. Congratulations on having your poem featured. Wishing you continued success with your writing. Karen
Jordan Avatar
January 20, 2009 at 9:08 AM
Carrie - I just wanted to say congratulations on having your poetry featured this week – God Bless, MJ
Brown Avatar
January 19, 2009 at 11:42 AM
Congratulations on your poetry being featured this week. May you have many more Carrie. Love, Carol
Winter Avatar
January 19, 2009 at 8:33 AM
Congratulations on your wonderful poetry being featured this week! So very sorry for your loss. Love, Shar
Jordan Avatar
January 5, 2009 at 5:18 PM
This is a very beautiful tribute - I wanted to stop by and welcome you to the Soup - God Bless, MJ
Knowles Avatar
January 1, 2009 at 11:08 PM
that was realy beautiful, i loved it.
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