I Miss You

The sad memories of you are haunting me,
of all the things you said and did,
the advice I never used but soon will,
the songs I recall as a kid.

It's the way that you would stick up for me,
the tender way you called my name,
it's the way you gave me fun piggy-back rides
and went to every soccer game.

It's the way that I remember everything,
like you teaching me wrong from right,
and how we spend all our time at the park
where I first learned to fly a kite.

The warm holidays we shared together
the Christmases and Halloweens.
When you gladly took me trick-or-treating,
and when we decorated the tree.

I remember and that is what causes tears,
playing with snow in December
playing in the rain, teaching me to swing.
All times, I'll always remember.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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Iloduba Jnr Avatar
September 30, 2009 at 2:18 PM
Could this be your Dad? He deserves this much.Charming emotions burn through these lines.
Fraser Avatar
June 13, 2009 at 5:51 PM
Beautifully written poem Melody, i enjoyed this one so much>>James
Ginn Avatar
March 12, 2009 at 6:21 PM
At least it's a good haunt. Precious memories and great writing Melody.
Devonshire Avatar
March 12, 2009 at 2:06 PM
Melody, this sweet poem evokes wonderful memories to which we can all relate. I also loved the structure and the rhyme pattern. Nice work! Love, Carolyn
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