Danny Derden Poet Free verse

Lost My Dad

28th of October 2025
The day my Dad ceased to be alive

I haven't been able to write
or hardly speak about it

Thought I'd let you guys know
this struggle that I am on

Many of you have come to seem like family
and now that I've lost an integral part of my family
I didn't want you to think I've left the poetry fold

Tears come just trying to write this
I don't like crying
or having to blow my nose
and wipe my face
and try to act composed
I don't like this...
but I suppose this is something we aren't supposed to like
so I guess I got that part right.

Anyway, there it is
on the off chance you were wondering why I quit composing
well...
now you know.

28th of October, my world changed
and got darker,
but I continue to look for the light
and I am convinced it shines somewhere.

Love you Dad.
I hope I made you proud.

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