Your father’s time
has come to go ..
Now that God has
beckoned him so.
The door of life
has opened wide ..
To let him through
and pass inside.
Who are we to say
When and where we go?
It is not for us
to choose ..
Who we love
or who we lose.
Before you shed
a painful tear ..
Whisper in
his waiting ear.
“Farewell, my
darling Dad ..
Farewell, for all
the love we’ve had.”
God took the strength of a mountain
The majesty of a tree ..
The warmth of a summer sun
The calm of a quiet sea.
The generous soul of nature
The comforting arm of night ..
The wisdom of the ages
The power of the eagle’s flight.
The joy of a morning in spring
The faith of a mustard seed ..
The patience of eternity
The depth of a family need.
Then God combined these qualities
When there was nothing more to add ..
He knew His masterpiece was complete
And so, He called it … “DAD!”.
That man is a success!
Who has lived well
laughed often
and loved much.
Who has gained the respect
of intelligent men
and the love of children.
Who has filled his niche
and accomplished his task.
Who leaves the world
better than he found it.
Who has never lacked
appreciation of earth’s beauty
nor failed to express it.
Who looked for the best in others
and gave the best he had.
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 care 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 window sill
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.
By – Tram-Tiara T. Von Reichenbach
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