Goodnight, Dad

[justdontgoogle]

It was peaceful in the end, it was agreed,

By us - the helpless, frightened, bereaved,

Trying our best to find some light in our hell,

Shielding our ears from the jarring death knell.

He knew we were there, he wasn’t alone,

We stayed until his head was cold, like stone.

We kissed him goodnight, we whispered goodbye,

We drank cups of tea and we were told it was okay to cry.

And how I cried - I’m afraid I screamed in fear,

Because it isn’t right that he’s not here!

And where are you now, Dad? Where have you gone?

Don’t leave us alone, it’s here you belong,

In our arms, by our side, sat in your chair.

Dad, I’m scared because I can’t find you anywhere!

Right now I’m broken, and so very afraid.

Kind friends tell us they’ve thought of us and prayed.

I hold his jumper; it still smells of Dad.

I took it for comfort, but it makes me too sad.

This doesn’t feel real; it doesn’t feel right!

I didn’t want to say goodnight!

I want to hold him, feel his warmth, kiss his face,

Not be left without him in this terrifying place!

But it is real, and somehow the world outside is still there,

Oh Daddy, it just isn’t fair!

[kenster1 Volunteer]

hi so sorry to read of your loss thoughts are with you and the family.beautiful poem as well god bless and take care.

[Mary-intussuception]

Sorry for your loss of your

Precious Dad

xXx

[chloe40 Administrator]

Bless you and your dear Dad justdontgoogle

You are very brave {{{hugs}}}

Take all the time you need to grieve and remember, we are always here for you, you are not alone!

Chloe

[pam4him]

So sorry for your loss. I, too, have used poetry as a coping mechanism. It helps to release the emotions. Yours is quite good. Please keep writing, and allowing yourself to grieve. Dad is with you in the memories. Maybe make a pillow out of the jumper so you can "hug" him when you need to. Prayers for peace and strength.

[mira99]

Oh wow that had me crying I know exactly where that came from lost my dad in February and just scream still wanting him back, thank you for sharing