For My Father

Snowflakes fell on city streets Silent descent from the sky A soul's new journey to the earth Sounds of a newborn's cries Angels gathered in heaven As the soul made its way Their tears from separation The joy in a mother's pain The sunrise shown with graceful intent And snowflakes melt away A first gaze in his daughter's eyes The father silently cries Waves of time crashed the beach Riptides of love and pain Perfection of life's complexities Drown melodies of lullabies Waters recede, life goes on Revealing our path of stepping stones Letting go of pain, we lighten our load Let's walk together again I love you, Father You see -- The sun's up again Holding onto love, we have hope and faith For I am your daughter Ruth Grace