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 hard 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
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07/23/2012
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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August 11, 2012 at 12:13 PM
I love your poem and everything it represents.. Congrats on your first place win with this touching gem.. My dad is dying as I speak, but there is nothing to do but watch him break.. Sorry for the loss of your son..cory
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August 7, 2012 at 7:16 AM
Billy - I replied to you e-mail.
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August 4, 2012 at 9:07 AM
Gosh Billy. I am sit in tears thinking of my daughter who died in 95 in a snowmobile accident. Thank you for writing it. love, Kathy
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August 1, 2012 at 5:42 AM
Congratulations on your super win in Lisa's "One Silver Tear" contest Billy. Love, Carol
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July 29, 2012 at 10:21 PM
., a wonderful CONGRATULATIONS in LISA'S' contest..... always~ PD
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July 29, 2012 at 9:09 AM
Congratulations Billy, on a wonderful write and first place win. I enjoyed the read~ Caryl
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July 29, 2012 at 6:41 AM
congrats Billy on a dynamic first place write and win luv.. touching ..
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July 28, 2012 at 10:39 PM
Billy, I remember this touching tribute to your son. Once again, I am brought to tears. Congrats on your win. Love and Blessings
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July 28, 2012 at 9:05 AM
Wow, Billy! This is an excellent write. So very moving. Congrats on your well-deserved 1st place win! Love, Kim
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July 28, 2012 at 4:13 AM
Billy, congrats on your win, excellent..David
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