In Her Fathers Eyes

 


There she sat by his bedside holding his hand remembering the dreams he helped her achieve,
Praying to God that her father would not have to leave.

Tears fall to the floor as she sees him fading away,
Trying to brave for all those who do not have the strength.

She is a rock ,though crumbling deep inside, bring us through this to God she cried.
Don't take this man who snuggled me after waking in the middle of the night because the moster came into my room!

Leave him here to share the memories of my youth, teaching me to dance, teaching me to love. He is not ready, she clutches her hands, and quietly whispers as he breathes that final breath, I am not ready.....

Now she has a photo and memories in her heart that bring back better days filled with laughter and peace.
Telling her children of the memories she had and carrying on his legacy..

At night she holds the picture that is fading away asking God to restore that which is fading again.  Smudge on the back he daddy had written

"When the world is cold, wrap yourself in my love",
"When you feel alone look to heaven and know that I am there dancing with you",
"When the monsters come into your room, remember the strength I used to defeat them, you now possess the strength to move mountains, even though you may not see it nestled deep in your heart. "
Love Daddy.


Original Poem by Angeline Buntin
Nov 18, 2015