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Father Death Poem

Death is not the end, it is only a bridge to another place.

My Dad

© Disarae G. Kuhn
I know this man
Who is dear to my heart
Suddenly one day
It was torn all apart

This man taught me every thing
That I needed to know
But I never really listened
Until he had to go

He gave me love
And touched my life
Its all over now
He no longer has to fight

He tried to teach me
Right for wrong
The day he left
I wasn't that strong

He is gone now
It is hard to believe
This man is my dad
Who I will never see

But I will see him again
This I know
The day will come
When its time for me to go

So, I'll hold him dear
And close to my heart
Cause the day we meet
I know we'll never be torn apart.

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Published: Feb 2006

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  • I lost my dad to cancer 4 months ago. this poem made me cry. Not in a bad way. I enjoyed the poem.

    Amanda Carroll Submitted Aug 2008
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  • My friend lost her dad just last night, I lost mine 5 months ago. I was looking for a poem to go in a card, this one made me cry, remembering how true it is, and how much I miss him.

    julie Submitted Oct 2008
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  • my dad committed suicide when I was 4, and this poem is amazing!

    leah Submitted Nov 2008
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  • My father passed six months ago. This is our first Christmas without him. The poem really touched me.

    wanda schuster Submitted Dec 2008
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  • my dad passed away almost 6 months ago, he was 84 and he died of cancer. this has been the worst thing of my life. I am 33 years old but its still killing me trying to get through this time. I feel like my whole world has been pulled out from under me. I was a daddys girl all my life. I just miss him so bad. my mom is still with me thank god.

    tonya Submitted Jan 2009
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  • my dad passed away 14 years ago in a house fire and I miss he so he was my life. I was a daddy girl all my life, I just miss dad so bad. I have 3 boys now he never met I hope he can see them with me now I love you're poem it helped me through a bad day

    angela dawn johnston Submitted Mar 2009
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  • My dad passes away yesterday and I am so lost without him. I read this poem and I felt as though he was by my side. I would like to read this at the funeral but not sure if I will be able to. It seem to give me peace.

    Sharon Submitted Jun 2009
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  • My dad died when I was five years old, he got ran over and this poem hit me hard.

    Dallas Texas Submitted Nov 2009
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  • My father is dying from lung cancer. He is in his last stages. We knew it was coming but to see him suffer and slowly die is still the most devastating thing I've ever had to go through. Its hard to think that once he passes ill never be able to hug him or talk to him again. I still cant wrap my head around the fact he will be gone forever. Dad I love you with all my heart and you were the best parent any kid could ever have. You'll be forever in my heart. No one will ever take your place.

    Sherrie Davis, Hillsboro, N.H Submitted Nov 2010
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  • This poem was amazing!
    My dad has a disease called Fibromyalgia and this slowly kills him. I lost the two closest people to me when I was 5 and 7, these were my grandparents. My dad is the last close person to me. I cannot lose him, it kills me everyday seeing him suffer thru this.

    Rachel Marmora, Ontario Submitted Mar 2011
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  • My friend's Father just died of cancer this morning...I'm the one who cried the most... but this poem is so touching and inspiring. thank you for letting me see in a different way.

    Desirae, Florida Submitted Mar 2011
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  • My dad died 2 years ago from lung cancer. I was put up for adoption 9 years ago and have been through 7 homes. I was adopted 4 years ago but haven't seen him since I was a child. the last thing I remember about the last time I saw him was the big smile on his face cuz he was happy to see me. I always hoped I would see him again...

    Karly, Olean NY Submitted Apr 2011
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  • my dad died when I was 7 I don't think anyone can explain how hard it is to lose a dad especially when you're his little girl RIP daddy :'( xx

    Megan London Submitted Aug 2011
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  • I lost my father 7 days ago. This poem really touched me because the best moment which I'm waiting to share with him never came before he passed on. But I thank God for his life he is a great man and a hero in my community. PEACEFUL REST Sir.

    Dolly, Nigeria Submitted Sep 2011
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  • Lost my dad 6 months ago to a DUI driver. Saw this poem and it brought forth all the pain I have been feeling. I am 48 years old but it doesn't stop the pain and hurt that I feel. My dad was my rock and now he has been taken from me and my brothers and it is so unfair at the way he was taken... I do know he is in a much better place than we are here but doesn't stop the pain and hurt.

    Jeannie, West Virginia Submitted Sep 2011
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  • Beautiful poem , very simple and raw. I lost my dad Oct. 25, he had a stroke and recovered after a month in the hospital...went through physical therapy, and seemed like he was going to make it after it all. We had good times during these days especially when he was recovering. I painted a room where he was going to be at his house. Then he went home. And on the second day Pop stood up and fell. They rushed him to the hospital. He had another stroke. Unbelievable! He fought for his life, but just didn't make it. I now know what its like to lose a dad. I feel for all that go through this. God bless all and pray for all that go through this human tragedy and others....

    Frank Submitted Nov 2011
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  • I am 13 years old and lost my dad on October the 15th this year. He was going through a lot and couldn't cope with it any more, he hung himself. This poem really got to me. This is the first Christmas with him being gone :( I loved him and I was a daddy's girl. I pray for the others that have to go through this. The pain is unbearable. Love you daddy , R.I.P <3

    Portia Elliott Submitted Dec 2011
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  • I lost my dad when I was 10 years old. He had struggled with diabetes and high blood pressure. Though I was young I fondly remember his love for me and all his teachings. Apart from when I was in school I always spent the rest of my time with him. He was my bestfriend and though he has been gone for 12 yrs 3 months now it still feels like yesterday. I still love you so much dad and I cherish every moment we shared. May you continue to rest in eternal peace. Amen

    Cheryl Ochang,Kenya Submitted 6/11/2012
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  • My dad died two years ago. He was 39, he died after long of suffering. At least know I know he isn't suffering.

    Danielle, Ireland Submitted 6/14/2012
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  • This poem touched my heart! I lost my father a two months ago today from COPD, and heart failure. Thank you for brightening my day!

    Amanda, Indiana Submitted 9/5/2012
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  • I lost my dad on the 9th Dec. 2011 and the pain is so bad. I loved the poem and it sounds so much like my dad I feel he was beside me when I was reading it xx rest in peace dad miss you and will see you soon xx

    Ann, Scotland Submitted 11/4/2012
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  • I lost my Dad on 27 Nov 2011 to a rare type of NHL. He battled against his cancer for 9 months and he was doing well. But suddenly he was taken away. He did not suffer his latter days and maybe that's why it was unexpected. Its left a hole, a dark hole that nothing else can fill because you realize there was so much more that I'd like to have said. For daddy's little girl its hard to believe that he is no more. But for those that still have a chance once you've read this go speak to your Mum and Dad tell them how much they mean to you- while you still have a chance. This poem has made me realize that I am not alone in the pain we feel, it was perfect!

    Kiran, London Submitted 11/27/2012
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  • 25/11/2012 Sunday evening, my dad said goodnight for the last time. He did not know he was leaving us and we did not have the heart to tell him he was surrounded by his daughters, son and wife. I saw this poem whilst looking for something to comfort my sisters and brother and it did help. I don't know how were going to get through the next few days but we are lucky to have each other and our Mam.

    Jane, Yorkshire Submitted 11/29/2012
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  • My daddy died when I was five he shot in the head I'm 13 now its Christmas eve and I miss seeing my daddy. This poem is so true.

    Teachawonna,Mississippi Submitted 12/24/2012
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  • I grew up with my Dad and an older brother. My mom moved away when I was in 2nd grade so it was just us. I was a Daddy's girl from the day I was born! We were so close and had a bond that was unbreakable. When I had my daughter, it was like watching him raise me all over again, except he let her chew gum :) He loved her and thought she was so special (and I agree with that) and of course spoiled her rotten. Last year, on fathers day, he called me early in the morning and said he had called 911 and I met him at his house and followed the ambulance to the hospital. He was only 63 years old. 7 and 1/2 weeks later, after being on a vent all that time, I had to make the decision as medical power of attorney to take him off. He passed with grace on July 29, 2011. I was looking for some comfort as this time of year is rough and found this poem. I cried and remembered how grateful I am to have had such a wonderful dad and poppaw in my life.

    Jessica, West Virginia Submitted 12/26/2012
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  • My Dad passed away on 11/04/12 from cancer, he was getting weaker and I seen him until he could no longer go on in life. He was my hero. We had such a great bond I was his little girl. Till God took him from me I have so much anger. I wish he could of waited, to see me graduate high school and show him my good grades, so many things we still needed to do but his time came to soon. My last dance with him was when I was 15, and how I'd love to get one more dance with him .. He fought this cancer for 12 years until he no longer could. I miss you Dad and I love you. Until we meet again till then guide me in life because I can't do this alone you were always there for me, in flesh now in sprit I ask you to guide me.

    Joanna Submitted 12/30/2012
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  • I miss my dad, I lost him the 3rd of December. Man this made me cry and is exactly how I feel word for word. Sometimes I even feel I want to see him again but sooner but I know that wouldn't be right on my mum or my brother just my dad, I went to see him for everything all my problems, or even just for some banter. But I lost him after 4 1/2 years of him struggling he died painlessly and peacefully but there was a car accident not crash that cut his life expectancy from 6 years to 4 1/2. This has taught me expect the unexpected and cherish every moment. There isn't a day that goes by that I don't miss him. RIP dad... 03/12/12<3 from your son.

    Chris, UK Submitted 1/13/2013
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  • I know that I will see him again but I still miss him and I will still remember him in my heart even though he passed away. He's always been the best person in my heart. He was the most caring person that I knew. I know he still watches over me and I will keep praying for him.

    Morgan Submitted 1/15/2013
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  • My father, my dad, my hero passed away Nov. 26 2013. His name is Clifford also known as cooker. he was the greatest dad a little girl could have. although I'm an 38 yr. old adult I will always be daddy's little girl. I just wanted to share how much I love and miss my dad. It just seems so unreal at times. It is the pain that never goes away...and to watch him slowly die of cancer to see this strong man become so weak and fragile is the hardest thing to watch. I take little comfort in knowing you no longer have to suffer that way but I will forever wish to live life with you again. You sleep peacefully now..

    Kysha Submitted 2/15/2013
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  • My dad passed away February 10th 2013 after a long fight with cancer, I really do miss him , I can't forget how my dad was suffering and becoming so weak ... I'm 17 and I need my dad to be by my side, I wish I could see him again. may he rest in peace

    Mayssa, Tunisia Submitted 3/19/2013
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