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My dad struggle for almost 6 years with the devastating disease, Alzheimer's. He was only 61 years old when he passed. He had early onset Alzheimer's, which is rare. I wrote this poem the day after he passed and it was read at his funeral.

Dear Dad

©  Sarah A. Sumner
Dear Dad, We love you,
We miss you so much
Your love and your kindness
Your soft gentle touch

If we had to live life over
We would choose you once more
If it meant losing you again
It's worth all the tears in the world.

While our hearts are now filled
With sadness and tears
We had many good memories
You will always be near

The day that you left us
Tears fell from the sky
Our hearts filled with sorrow
Your final goodbye

For years you did fight
And struggled to stay here
But you sent us a sign
When the end was quite near

Thank you for sending
That white butterfly our way
Your soul is at peace
And not far away

Your body has died
But your spirit lives strong
In each one of us
Where it forever belongs

Your time here was short
We wish you could stay
But they need you upstairs
The angels called you their way

Spread your wings and fly
Up to heaven you go
No longer will you suffer
Down on earth here below

They won’t hear you coming
So softly you walk
When you get up to heaven
Make sure that you knock

You struggle no longer
You are free of pain
Your mind is clear
And call us by name

You can play tennis once more
Through the woods you can bike
Drive where ever you please
Up the mountain you may hike

In the breeze we hear your whisper
Feel your warmth from the sun
Upon the lake we see your reflection
In the stream we see you run

Until the day comes
That we cross over too
Our family will not be complete
Until we meet that day with you

Dear Dad by Sarah A. Sumner @FamilyFriendPoems

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Published: 8/3/2008

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AS I read this poem I cried not because it was sad but because it touched me. I lost my dad at the age of 15, and he was in his mid 40's. I never thought anyone knew how I felt but as I read this poem everything that I said in my heart was here. Losing a daddy at a young age can be painful, but look to the clouds because you know he's watching and when the gates open I know he will be sitting right there at the gate ready to greet me I love my father more than life itself and when he was called home I could've died. but I know my father would have wanted me to live so people can see the child he raised and so I can shine through him and I just LOVE THIS POEM!!!

Kinah Posted on Thursday, August 28, 2008

I lost my sister yesterday and her funeral is Friday, I plan to use this poem with a few alterations at her funeral.
thank you

COLIN Posted on Monday, December 29, 2008

I've lost many loved ones close to me in my lifetime and every poem that is heartwarming like this one is, touches my heart. I've written many poems myself, but have shared only with family and friends. Ms. Sumner, you have a gift and I hope that you find some brightness to set to pen for you can now be a source of hope for others to be strong and find so much beauty left in this world because of the experiences we are able to endure and learn from here. God Bless you and keep writing.

Ethelann Posted on Thursday, September 03, 2009

Sarah
This is a beautiful poem to honor your father. I am 60 years old and know that I would be honored to have one of my daughters write such a beautiful poem. I hope the poem helps you in healing from grief.
Larry

Larry Powers Posted on Thursday, September 03, 2009

This poem touched me, you see my dad passed away three years ago of M.S and we saw him suffer too and I wrote many poems about my dad too so this one really hit home. I am sorry about your loss I know how it feels, and writing does help.

jennay Posted on Monday, September 07, 2009

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