Daddy

Published: January 19, 2023

Lost my dad to cancer September 19, 2016.

For My Daddy

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1. Goodbye Dad

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- By Leanne Brady
- Published: January 2017
The Positive Influence Of A Dad

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It's never the right time
To say goodbye.
I will miss you, Dad,
And here is why.

It's never the right time
To say goodbye.
I will miss you, Dad,
And here is why.
You taught me so much:
To show no fear,
To always have fun,
And face the day with cheer.

You were always so able,
So fast and so strong.
In your little girl's eyes
You could do no wrong.
You would always listen,
And you never pried.
You were the arms around me
When I cried.

You never looked for praises,
And you were never one to boast.
You were always there
For those you loved the most.

You worked so hard,
And those strong working hands
Led me through life
And helped me understand
That life can be hard,
And tough, and sad,
But through it all
I had my Dad.

And because of you,
I understood
That life was actually
Pretty good.
I believe in you
And will follow your path,
And when things go wrong,
I'll look back and laugh.

I hope you can hear me
So I can let you know
That you were and will forever
Be my superhero.
So yes, today
I am full of sorrow,
But I will smile a little more
With each tomorrow.

So please, Dad, go
Be at rest
And know to me
You were always the best.

I love you so much and miss you every day!
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2. For My Daddy

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- By Christina Caburnay
- Published: January 2014
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Have you seen my Daddy?
I don't know where he's gone.
Sometimes it hurts so much
I can't seem to carry on.

Have you seen my Daddy?
I don't know where he's gone.
Sometimes it hurts so much
I can't seem to carry on.

I hear he doesn't look quite the same.
He doesn't need much rest.
The IV and medications are all gone;
In fact, he looks his best.

Is he playing tag with his parents
In that place way up high?
Or is he napping in God's garden
Where the beautiful in hammocks lie?

Some say he is always watching.
I hope this to be true
And that one day he'll return to me
And say, "I've come for you."

Have you seen my Daddy?
I imagine he's doing okay,
Though it hurts to know
I can't call him every day.

I really miss my Daddy.
I wasn't ready to say goodbye.
It will never be the same.
Years from now, I know I'll cry.

I bet God is with my Daddy,
Wrapped up in His arms,
Sheltered from all illness and sorrow,
Keeping him from harm.

I bet he sees us mourning
But would want us to smile
And tell us our time part
Is only a little while

I'll never quite understand
Why your time here was so small,
But you said you'll always be there
To catch me when I fall.

I miss you so much, Daddy,
But I hope and pray
That when it's my time, you'll come for me.
I'll see you again someday.

I guess it was meant to be
That your work here on Earth was done.
Now your life in paradise
Has only just begun.

Tears that I weep and prayers
Will hopefully travel very far
To reach my loving daddy
Sitting among the stars.

In loving memory of my hero, Abelardo C. Caburnay 1946-2013
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3. My Dad

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- By Disarae G. Kuhn
- Published: April 2006
Poem For Dad In Heaven

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

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

This man taught me everything
That I needed to know,
But I never really listened
Until he had to go.

He gave me love
And touched my life.
It's all over now;
He no longer has to fight.

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

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

But I will see him again,
This I know.
The day will come
When it's 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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4. In Our Hearts

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- By Rose M. De Leon
- Published: December 2007
Poem About Losing A Father

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We thought of you with love today,
But that is nothing new.
We thought about you yesterday
And days before that, too.

We thought of you with love today,
But that is nothing new.
We thought about you yesterday
And days before that, too.
We think of you in silence.
We often speak your name.
Now all we have are memories
And your picture in a frame.
Your memory is our keepsake
With which we'll never part.
God has you in his keeping.
We have you in our heart.
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5. In Memory Of My Dad

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- By Leah Hendrie
- Published: February 2008
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If I could write a story,
It would be the greatest ever told
Of a kind and loving father
Who had a heart of gold.

If I could write a story,
It would be the greatest ever told
Of a kind and loving father
Who had a heart of gold.

I could write a million pages
But still be unable to say just how
Much I love and miss him
Every single day.

I will remember all he taught me.
I'm hurt but won't be sad,
Because he'll send me down the answers,
And he'll always be my dad.
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6. Tribute To My Dad

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- By Emma Cartwright
- Published: July 2008
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A special dad is hard to find.
You, Dad, I'm keeping in my mind.
I wished you could have stayed forever,
But I will never forget you; oh, not ever.

A special dad is hard to find.
You, Dad, I'm keeping in my mind.
I wished you could have stayed forever,
But I will never forget you; oh, not ever.

If dreams weren't dreams and dreams came true,
I wouldn't be here; I'd be with you.
Distance is one thing that keeps us apart,
But, Dad, you will always remain in my heart.

A special smile, a special face,
A special someone I can't replace,
I love you and I always will.
You filled a space that no one else could fulfill.
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7. Five Minutes

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- By Annmarie Campbell
- Published: November 2008
In Memory Of My Dad

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If I only had five minutes
the day you passed away,
I would have had time to tell you
all the things I needed to say.

If I only had five minutes
the day you passed away,
I would have had time to tell you
all the things I needed to say.

I never got to tell you
how much you mean to me
or that you were the best dad,
better than any man could be.

The last time I talked to you,
I wish I would have known.
I would have said I love you
and kept you on the phone.

If I only had five minutes the morning you passed away,
I'd give you one last hug so tight and see your great big smile.
I'd tell you that I don't think I could live without you,
not even for a while.

I'd kiss your cheek and take your hand
and tell you it's okay to go
and tell you that I'll miss you
more than you'll ever know.

But you were gone so quickly.
One last car ride you'd take.
Before you even knew it,
you were standing at heaven's gate.

Now God has called upon you.
It's time to get your wings,
To leave this life behind you,
And enjoy all of heaven's beautiful things.

So wait for me in heaven, Dad.
Don't let me come alone.
The day the angels come for me,
Please be there to bring me home.
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8. Wish You Were Here

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- By Diana Doyle
- Published: May 2008
Missing My Dad

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Three months have passed.
I'll never forget the day
Someone rang to tell me
That you'd gone away.

Three months have passed.
I'll never forget the day
Someone rang to tell me
That you'd gone away.

The hurt is the same,
Like an open wound.
There are days
I don't utter a sound.

Some days the pain is stronger.
It makes me sick and weak.
I can't stand this much longer.
I just sit here and weep.

I've shut my private door
And let no one in,
Locking myself in a box.
They try, but I won't give in.

You were like a rock,
Strong, faithful and true.
What worth has my life
Now that I don't have you?

I was your first born,
Daddy's little girl.
I took my own path
But was still part of your world.

I was not the best,
Guilty of neglect,
But you know, Daddy dearest,
I had so much respect.

I always loved you,
My dad, my star.
Now my pain is
To worship you from afar.

I love you now
As I did back then.
I just hope... one day
I will see you again.

I am so proud of you,
Brave and strong to the end.
Now when asked, "How are you?"
There is no need to pretend.

We all love and miss you so much; sleep well,
and take care of all who went before you.

Forever in my heart!
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9. Dad, What's It Like In Heaven?

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- By Patricia A Fleming
- Published: June 2019
Father's Day In Heaven

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If time exists in heaven,
Do you still rise with the sun?
Do you and Mom share breakfast
Before your day has begun?

If time exists in heaven,
Do you still rise with the sun?
Do you and Mom share breakfast
Before your day has begun?

Can the heavens hear your laughter
As you sit and reminisce
About the time we had together
And other people that you miss?

And Daddy, do you still take walks
Along heaven's seas?
And when you gaze upon the surf,
Do you remember walks with me?

Are your standing with those brave young men
Upon its perfect shores?
Finally by their sides again,
Your comrades from the war.

Do you gather with your family
Beneath heaven's glow?
And gaze upon those mountains still
That once you called your home.

Is music all around you,
All those songs you held so dear?
Do you and Mom still sing together,
The way you did when you were here?

Do you ever have long talks with God
About those left behind?
Do you tell him all the stories
Of all our grand and treasured times?

I think that heaven must be grateful
To have you there each day,
To bring your easy laughter
And your silly sense of play.

And I'm sure that God already knows
The special father you had been
And how I wish that you were here
To guide my way again.

But I carry you inside my heart.
You are never far from me.
I see you in my smile
And in who I grew to be.

And I'm sure that on this Father's Day
God will help you celebrate
All those dads who changed the world with love.
What a party that will make!
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10. Your Spirit
- By Peace T. Ngo
- Published: September 2006
Poem Tribute To A Beloved Father

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I know that no matter what
You will always be with me.
When life separates us
I'll know it is only your soul

I know that no matter what
You will always be with me.
When life separates us
I'll know it is only your soul
Saying goodbye to your body,
But your spirit will be with me always.
When I see a bird chirping on a nearby branch,
I will know it is you singing to me.
When a butterfly brushes gently by me so freely
I will know it is you assuring me you are free from pain.
When the gentle fragrance of a flower catches my attention,
I will know it is you reminding me
To appreciate the simple things in life.
When the sun shining through my window awakens me,
I will feel the warmth of your love.
When I hear the rain pitter patter against my windowsill
I will hear your words of wisdom
And will remember what you taught me so well
That without rain, trees cannot grow.
Without rain, flowers cannot bloom.
Without life's challenges, I cannot grow strong.
When I look out to the sea,
I will think of your endless love for your family.
When I think of mountains, their majesty and magnificence,
I will think of your courage for your country.
No matter where I am,
Your spirit will be beside me,
For I know that no matter what,
You will always be with me.
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11. To My Daddy, On Your Birthday
- By Danniele Berkley
- Published: March 2012
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Today was the day
So many years ago
You came into this world,
Bringing a special glow.

Today was the day
So many years ago
You came into this world,
Bringing a special glow.

So full of love
And laughter so loud.
Thinking of you today,
You still make us proud.

Daddy, I know you're watching,
I know your looking down.
Your birthday is today,
And although you're not around,

It doesn't stop our thoughts
And never stops our prayers.
I am sending birthday wishes
To my angel upstairs.
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12. I'll Be There
- By Diana Blokzyl
- Published: February 2015
Poem About Loved One Always Being With Us

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You ask me to stay, if
Only for one more day.
I wish I could, but it's time for me
to go.

You ask me to stay, if
Only for one more day.
I wish I could, but it's time for me
to go.

Please don't cry, for
I could never really
leave you.

Close your eyes, feel my
warm embrace, my kiss upon
your brow. Don't worry, I'll
always be here.

As the spring rain softly falls,
the trees begin to bud and the
flowers begin to bloom, I'll
be there.

As the summer breeze cools you,
and the children laugh and
play, I'll be there.

As the leaves begin to turn their
bright wondrous colors, I'll
be there.

As the snow gently falls,
covering the earth in
a soft blanket of
white, I'll be there.

Look into my
grandchildren's eyes,
see them smile,
hear them laugh,
I'll be there.

So cry now, if you must, but
remember your tears are for
you, not for me.

I've gone home to live with
God, and one day soon I'll be
standing at Heaven's gates, my
arms opened wide to welcome
you home, where we'll all be
together again.

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13. Happy Birthday In Heaven
- By Dusty . Kallembach
- Published: January 2019
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The very first month
Of each passing year
Brings up your birthday
Even though you're not here.

The very first month
Of each passing year
Brings up your birthday
Even though you're not here.

There are years that I smile
Seeing memories of you,
But sometimes it's hard
The whole day through.

I don't buy you gifts
Or ice cream and cake.
I don't send invites;
There are no guests to thank.

Just as you liked it
When you were with us.
Not much on attention
Or making a fuss.

You'd give others presents
Instead of you.
God understood that
And knew what to do.

He put you together
With a kind heart.
He made you perfect
Right from the start.

You became the present
'Cause he knew how'd you'd be.
Even on YOUR birthday
You'd give the gifts to me.

Yet, it still seems ironic
That on the day of your birth
I got the best gift
With the most worth.

So on January second
Of every year,
I'm down on my knees
And fighting the tears.

I thank God for my gift
Of choosing you as my Dad.
You were the best father
I could have had.
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14. Dancing With My Dad
- By Rosemarie Ev Shaeffer
- Published: June 2021
Memories With Dad

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Socks glide across the kitchen floor,
Arms spin me around once more.
Best time I ever had,
Was dancing with my Dad.

Socks glide across the kitchen floor,
Arms spin me around once more.
Best time I ever had,
Was dancing with my Dad.

Family and strangers gather round,
Outdoor music, blaring sound.
Familiar face and I'm so glad,
Once more dancing with my Dad.

Sitting beside him in the bed,
Thinking about the life he led.
Wishing he could rise; I'm mad,
Not to be dancing with my Dad.

Memories glide like a soft caress,
Dark haired little girl in a fancy dress.
Close my eyes, chase away the sad,
Remember dancing with my Dad.

Red cardinal, so bright to see,
On the fence, reminder to me,
The best time I ever had,
Was dancing with my Dad.
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15. My Dad
- By Desiree Kimbrue
- Published: November 2007
A Poem Of Grief For Dad

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Do you know how it feels to lose someone?
How you go through grief and pain?
I know how that feels,
and how it feels to always live in rain.

Do you know how it feels to lose someone?
How you go through grief and pain?
I know how that feels,
and how it feels to always live in rain.
I remember it like it was yesterday,
how I stood by my dad's side.
And how I couldn't bear to look at him,
but all I did was cry.
I knew I couldn't help him,
I couldn't fix his pain.
I couldn't stop myself from crying,
I couldn't help him in any way.
I wanted to help my dad,
but they said it was too late.
How could it have come to this,
to this horrible fate?
My dad was loving,
he was a caring guy.
Maybe he wasn't perfect,
but he didn't cheat, steal, or lie.
I loved my dad.
I loved him with all my heart.
But there was nothing I could do.
It was too late from the start.
They said they caught it too late.
There was nothing they could do
but just let him pass on.
It was hard, but it was true.
It's been almost a year.
It doesn't feel like it's been that long.
And it still hurts,
but he's now where he belongs.
No matter what happens,
he'll always be loved,
until the day I die
and I join him up above.
He's up there somewhere with God.
He's in his rightful place.
And even though I want him back,
it's a tragedy I have to face.
Sometimes at night
I cry myself to sleep.
But through the year of darkness,
the depression I'll have to defeat.
His love
is what keeps me hanging on.
Love is a strong word,
Because it's kept me alive this long.
But there is one more thing
that I have to say.
My dad's love will go on and on,
and he's in my heart to stay.
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16. Daddy
- By Nichole
- Published: November 2007
Loving Memories Of A Father

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Your hands so warm
your voice so clear
I still remember your laughter
like yesterday had never gone

Your hands so warm
your voice so clear
I still remember your laughter
like yesterday had never gone
I miss your words of encouragement
words that kept me hanging on
now you're gone
the tears keep flowing
only hoping
that one day the pain will fade
Daddy, why did you have to go away
We love you and miss you
I know I will see again someday
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17. Thinking Of You
- By Suzanne M. Price
- Published: July 2006
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There are days when I miss you most of all
Like watching the leaves turn in the fall.
Your smile I see in the mirror every day
Like father like daughter went a long way.

There are days when I miss you most of all
Like watching the leaves turn in the fall.
Your smile I see in the mirror every day
Like father like daughter went a long way.
I miss your laughter when I watch the old show we enjoyed,
And I hear your laughter in your grandson's little boy.
Though you're not in sight, I see your face every night.
Those blue eyes shined bright like the stars above,
And I still feel all your love.
It saddens me that you're gone from me,
But you left behind such wonderful memories.
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18. The Memory Of My Dad
- By Katie
- Published: February 2010
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The Memory ( of My Dad )

The memory of your bear hugs
The memory of your loving brown eyes

The Memory ( of My Dad )

The memory of your bear hugs
The memory of your loving brown eyes
The memory of our Father-Daughter dances
The memory of your warming smile
The memory of all the warm summer nights
The memory of your love
The memory of your laughter
The memory of your big heart
The memory of all the family trips
The memory of spring break in Vegas
The memory of having the time of our lives
The memory of looking into your eyes and
all my problems disappearing.
The memory of our last goodbye and our last I love you.
But the best memory we shared was the time we spent together between our first Hello and our last Goodbye that will never be forgotten.
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Daddy

For My Daddy

1. Goodbye Dad

2. For My Daddy

3. My Dad

4. In Our Hearts

5. In Memory Of My Dad

6. Tribute To My Dad

7. Five Minutes

8. Wish You Were Here

9. Dad, What's It Like In Heaven?

10. Your Spirit

11. To My Daddy, On Your Birthday

12. I'll Be There

13. Happy Birthday In Heaven

14. Dancing With My Dad

15. My Dad

16. Daddy

17. Thinking Of You

18. The Memory Of My Dad