Kim Merryman Poet Free verse

Father's Day 2016

It's Father's Day again,
   but you aren't here.
There's no card to be bought;
   no phone call to be made;
      no visit possible.
I miss you, Dad.

It's been three years since I've heard 
your voice speak my name;
   three years since I've seen your smile;
      three years since I've hugged you tight
      and felt your kiss upon my brow.
I miss you, Dad.

All I have are my memories of you:
   memories of your laughter,
   and your droll sense of humor;
      memories of special times spent together;
         memories of the man I loved
         and knew as "Dad".
But you can't hug a memory.
I miss you, Dad.
Happy Father's Day.


6/18/16

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Sandra Haight June 19, 2016 at 8:57 AM Such loving and special memories, Kim. As I read your lines, my eyes got teary because that is me saying those words too, missing my father very much. Beautifully written. 7+Fav ~ Hugs, Sandra Kim Merryman June 22, 2016 at 5:14 PM Thank you, Sandra.

Anne-Lise Andresen June 19, 2016 at 8:41 AM - Good memories, is worth gold - Lovely written, Kim - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Kim Merryman June 22, 2016 at 5:13 PM Thank you, Anne-Lise! I'm glad I have good memories of my Dad.

Cheryl Hoffman June 18, 2016 at 8:32 PM So sorry for your loss Kim; I feel the same way about my Dad whom I lost 2 years ago. Great heartfelt poem btw!:) Kim Merryman June 22, 2016 at 5:11 PM Thank you, Cheryl. It is so hard to lose a parent.