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 © | Year Posted 2009

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Mason Avatar
December 24, 2009 at 9:23 AM
Beautiful tribute to your father, Melissa. Wish I had known one ... smile ... you might want to change the word "my" to "me" in the 4th stanza, line 2 and then this wonderful writing will be perfect!! (hope you don't mind my suggestion ...) Great selection to be featured this week here at the Soup. Congratulations!!
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December 22, 2009 at 3:34 AM
Congratulations on having your poem featured this week. Best wishes and much success in your writing endeavors. A. W. Nutter www.freewebs.com/abcedit
Brown Avatar
December 22, 2009 at 3:31 AM
Congratulations on your remarkable poetry being featured this week Melissa. I wish you the best in your writing endeavors in 2010 whatever they may be. Love, Carol
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December 21, 2009 at 11:22 AM
Congratulations on your featured poem this week, Merry Christmas to you >> James
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December 21, 2009 at 11:14 AM
Congrats on your poem being featured this week!! Very well deserved. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and yours. May 2010 be your best year ever! Love Light Patty
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