River of life
Blog Posted by
Patricia Ellis: 9/21/2012 7:44:00 AM
He worked dawn to dusk six days a week
He told his wife it was only going to be temporary
They would have lots of time together
when his ship came in
His children grew from babies, to toddlers, to young adults
He missed all that but he would make up for it
when his ship came in
His family took wonderful vacations together
Always without Dad
He would be able to go with them
when his ship came in
His wife became gravely ill but he barely noticed
There were deadlines and promises
but things would get better
when his ship came in
Today he stands in the quiet cemetery
surrounded by the children
and grandchildren that he hardly knows
As he gazes upon the final resting place
of his lovely wife he thinks to himself
I missed the boat.
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Please don't miss your boat. Life is for living ~ Pat ~