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I wrote this poem for a friend who belongs with me to one of the worst groups on the planet...parents who have buried their children. He stared a lot at the canvas that I made of my son and a poem. So I got him one and I wrote the poem. Tragically, his son committed suicide. Call a friend, or neighbor, and  a suicide crisis hotline is available, just call 988

Dad, when I entered this world, and your eyes were laid upon me, you vowed to never let me go and decorate the world I see. I felt the comfort of your arms, the gentleness of your touch, I never had any doubts that you loved me so very much. I was brought up to be a good man, one exactly like my wonderful dad, so dry your tears of sorrow and pray away the sad. Dad, I now lay my eyes on you, although you can’t see my face, God said you did a great job on me, but just know I’m in a happier place. The road I have taken to heaven was all part of god’s master plan, so I came to the end of the road, and I need you to understand. A step to our final home in heaven is a journey we all will eventually see, so still miss me a little, love me a lot, but Daddy it is time to set me free. I will never forget you, nor the memories we both treasured, cause You will always be my daddy and I will always be your forever.

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Date: 1/8/2024 6:39:00 AM
Nice piece and interesting topic. I like it. Reminds me of my late father even though we had our bad & good times.
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Date: 1/3/2024 3:28:00 PM
Karen what an incredibly powerful, poignant, beautiful, touching emotional write…oh my! Any parent reading this will be touched with emotion. I cant remember the last time l read a poem that l struggled to read to the end like this one…it struck a major chord in me! I am so sorry for your loss and your friends loss and the sadness that must overwhelm you. What a beautiful gift you gave your friend! Debx
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Karen Powell
Date: 1/3/2024 3:51:00 PM
Thank you. It meant everything to me to do for him.

Book: Shattered Sighs