For Doug, My Father

I dreamt of you last night again,
dreaming dreams against the wind,
how good to see your beloved face,
beyond the veil of this sad place.

I long to be with you again
and feel the love light from within,
I feel it deeply in my dreams,
a spark of you within me gleams.

Thanks for reaching through the veil,
assuring me that love can't fail,
assuring me that you are near,
and drawing closer year by year.

Soon the river I will cross,
the end of crying for my loss,
embraced again by loving arms,
protected once again from harm. 

Last night I dreamt of you again,
years gone by, ten by ten,
the winds tossed me back awake:
I wonder if my soul will break.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2008

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Kelly Avatar
January 6, 2009 at 8:35 AM
Well rhymed piece about your Dad , Danielle . I'm sure he is watching out for his precious daughter ; that's what us Dads DO !!! PS , re your bio , he was a handsome man .... You write onnnnn for 2009. ( Please forgive the cigar gag ) ....
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December 14, 2008 at 2:16 PM
I like it... i felt your word as I read.. *Breana
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