21. The Greatest Man
I knew a man, he was the greatest man
I've known in all my days.
Then one day God called on him,
and now he's gone away.
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Featured Shared Story
I'm sorry for the very late reply. I hope that you indeed did use my poem for your dad's memorial service. The process of writing this really helped me through my grieving process, and if my...
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22. A Prayer For My Dad
I can't believe I'm standing here,
Saying my goodbyes
To a Dad who meant the world to me,
My Dad with big brown eyes.Featured Shared StoryI am poem fanatic...I am truly touched by your poems of death of a father/ grandfather!!!! Please continue to help all that grieves a loved one...Your poems are heart felt.
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23. Daddy
The day you answered God's call
Left an empty space
My world came crashing down
I couldn't breathe...couldn't talk...Featured Shared StoryI lost my dad a month after my 16th birthday. He was a my very best friend and hero in many ways. I can relate to this poem because I still love him even if he's not around physically. I...
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24. My Dad
We miss your face; you were taken too soon.
Your beaming smile that lit up the room,
Them cheeky dimples and twinkle in your eye.
We keep asking ourselves why, oh why.Featured Shared StoryI woke up early many, many times. I just couldn't sleep. I was sitting in my room looking at my dad's picture, wondering why he couldn't be a part of my future. Uncontrolled tears stream down...
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25. No Longer Here
I'd tell you about my dad
if only I knew where to start.
No longer here to see me,
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26. Father
Forever in my heart,
Always on my mind.
Together again we will be, all in God's time.
Heaven gained another angel the day you left.Featured Shared StoryI am so sorry for your loss. I was searching for words to add to my father's tribute. My sister sent me this poem. I would like to use it with your permission.
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27. Heaven Is Never Too Far
Words cannot explain
how much you mean to me
nothing could ever compare
or even ever beFeatured Shared StoryAn hour ago, I received a call from my sister that my dad had just passed away. I had visited my dad 2 months ago, and he wasn't looking well then. I knew that would be the last time I would...
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28. Dear Dad
Dear Dad, I can't believe it's been two years;
It feels like it was only yesterday.
I wish you were still here,
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29. My Bestfriend, My Father Died
No one can hear my screams
In my thoughts or in my dreams
As I lie here waiting patiently
I wait for the day you come back to meFeatured Shared StoryI lost my father on April 4, 2015. I miss you a lot, Dad!
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30. Goodbye To My Dad
Goodbye dad I had to say
A few months ago on a cold winter day
I'll remember the good times and try not to be sad
But saying goodbye still hurts so badFeatured Shared StoryI lost my Dad on February 17, 2019. Then on March 7, 2019, I lost my Mom. It has been so very hard for me. I don't wanna believe both my parents are gone. I want everyone to cherish your...
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31. As My Tear Softly Falls
And he puts his boat in the water for the last time
A tear will fall for the last time
I wipe the tears from my face with your old shirt for the last time
I cry about the last time I said goodbye to youFeatured Shared StoryMy dad has cancer and he is probably going to die like my Aunt Rose did. She died of the same thing I've had way to many people die in my life everytime I get to be close to them they die. My...
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32. Dad, I Promise In Your Memory
I promise to carry on your contagious smile.
The same one that would light up a room the minute you walked in.
I promise to laugh and never take myself too seriously.
I promise to love harder and forgive faster.Featured Shared StoryI was 19 when my brother Brian, 21(a soldier), was killed in Afghanistan. He'd been married for 3 1/2 months when he died, and left behind a giant number of people who love him. This poem...
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33. Miss You Dad
Dear Dad;
Another year has passed that you have been gone
Oh how I wish that I could turn back time;Featured Shared StoryI lost my dad nearly 20 years ago. As a parent myself, all I would want for my child when I die is that he continues in the vein I have taught him. To embrace life and accept reality. Go on...
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34. Happy Heavenly Birthday
No presents bought, no candles blown; this year you walk on streets of gold,
And it's so much more than the stories you've been told.
The sun is shining on your face, -
35. Forever And Always Your Baby
The moment I heard the news that day,
My heart sunk and my soul ached.
It just felt so unreal to me.
It couldn't be right; how could it be? -
36. Let Go Dad, Give In
My darling Dad, you suffered
More than we could bear to see.
"Please let go, Dad; give in.
Your soul then can be free."Featured Shared StoryHi Denise,
My father passed November 25, 2017 at 10:28pm. This is exactly the same experience that I had, and he always called me his Baby Girl. Everything you said in here was like a... -
37. A Mighty Warrior
I didn't leave you alone, Dad.
I stayed close to your bedside.
I held your hand and talked to you.
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38. I Called You Dad
It was a month ago on a warm spring day,
When you said "Goodbye Sugar" then slowly slipped away.
A giant of a man to which no one could compare,
Handsome and tall with silver gray hair.Featured Shared StoryIt will be 10 years next month that I lost my Dad. I was the middle of the three girls he had. I wasn't his oldest and I wasn't his baby, but he counted on me when I grew up. He knew he could...
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39. Going Home
Today is the day
You've waited for so long.
Oh how we wish this was a dream.
Yesterday you seemed so strong. -
40. My Father, My Dad
Fathers, daughters, a timeless bond
Vaster than oceans, tranquil as ponds
My FATHER is goneFeatured Shared StoryI lost my dad 9 months ago now and it is still hard for me to come to terms with the loss. This poem has given me great comfort especially as it is the first Christmas without him.
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