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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
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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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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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Kinah Posted on Thursday, August 28, 2008
thank you
COLIN Posted on Monday, December 29, 2008
Ethelann Posted on Thursday, September 03, 2009
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
jennay Posted on Monday, September 07, 2009