My Stairway To Heaven

I wish there was a stairway 
to heaven I would go.
I could see you as my angel 
with wings all of your own
I'd tell you that I love you 
and miss you every day.
My days have felt so empty, 
these months seem like a dream.
I wish that I could wake up 
and find you here with me. 
I miss your loving arms around me,
I miss your comforting words.
You left without any warning, 
and we didn't say goodbye.
Some words were left unspoken, 
and we both had so much more to say.
If only for one moment 
or maybe just one day.
We'd share that cup of coffee
and talk about our day
I'd tell you that I loved you 
from daddy's little girl.
My life has changed forever, 
I know you know it's true.
I pray that you can see me 
and hear my cries of pain.
Please say you'll look down on me
and watch over me as you did.
And know I'll never forget you 
or the times that we had shared.
To some you were just Alan
or maybe just a friend. 
To me you were my father 
that no one can take away.
I pray that we are reunited
in the kingdom up above.
Your strength, your wisdom, your humor.. 
has made me who I am today.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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March 28, 2016 at 10:52 PM
Diana Betley, you've expressed yourself well, I like the last line. Please keep writing and sharing your poetry when you have time. Love ~LINDA~
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August 10, 2015 at 10:54 PM
DIANA, a wonderful read.... LOVE *SKAT*
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August 10, 2011 at 7:45 AM
A warm welcome to PoetrySoup I offer to you Diana. I wish for you the best in your writing endeavors whatever they may be. May you find inspiration by reading some of the poetry written here by other poets. Read and comment on their's and they will return in kind. May the sun shine on you that you might find great joy in your life. Love and blessing always, Carol
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August 9, 2011 at 11:45 PM
Welcome to Poetry Soup.. so enjoyed reading your creative write tonight.. enjoy the site with its many features as u continue to share words with luv..
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August 9, 2011 at 3:05 PM
A heartfelt write and a fine tribute to your father.
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August 9, 2011 at 4:08 PM
Thank you Robert. I have never written a poem before, this was a random moment during a sleepless night last night. And decided to share after finding this website today. I'm glad you liked it!
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