How Do I Say Good-Bye?

I walk in the house you made a home.
Now, it's only a house again.
I try to picture you there, but
it's only a dream within me.
What laughter there was
died years ago,
when God closed your eyes
and took your soul.
Deep inside
I know you're free,
but pity takes over.
You've left me.
How do I get passed
the void you've left ?
When in my heart
your memories are kept.
How do I move on
without leaving you behind?
How do I keep you in my heart
and not constantly on my mind?
When does the darkness go into the light?
When will the grass be green and
the sun be bright?
When will I look at your pictures
and just smile at what we had,
instead of crying
for the loss of my dad?
Will this grieving stop
someday soon?
Perhaps, if there's really 
a man in the moon
Copyright © | Year Posted 2006


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Date: 4/16/2020 11:51:00 PM
Wow, Mary no comments, don't know why, the fact this wonderful gem of a poem, is in my favourites, means you at least should have one...I see you posted this 2006 14 years ago...Well i just love it,,don't know if you are around,,,if you are, please stay safe...
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