Memories
I look through pictures of old memories
Saddened that there will never be new
A lifetime of moments frozen in time
They are how I keep me with you
With photographs spread all around
One by one I hold them by hand
I close my eyes and am taken back
To the love of a wonderful man
It is then that I feel you, the world is at pause
It’s like your still here - I’m in awe
I see those deep blue eyes, your silver hair
And hear the sound of your soft southern drawl
You will always be my father
The man who helped my grow
One who had a hand in making me
The woman I wish you could know
People tell me they remember you most
For how much you loved me
They remind me I was your greatest joy
That I am your life’s legacy
I’ll forever carry you with me
Wherever I am, you will go
For you are a part of me, as I am of you
Dad, I will never let you go
Bitter sweet are my memories
For they remind me you have gone away
But to them I hold, with hope and love
To see you again one day…
Copyright © Melissa Batson | Year Posted 2009
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