My dad

Im memory of my dad, I wrote this poem the day after he passed. He suffered for almost 6 years with early onset Alzheimer's disease. He was only 61 years old when he passed. My mom, sister, brother and I miss him dearly.

Dear Dad
Dear Dad, We love you,
We miss you so much
Your love and your kindness
Your soft gentle touch

If we had to live life over
We would choose you once more
If it meant losing you again
It's worth all the tears in the world.

While our hearts are now filled
With sadness and tears
We had many good memories
You will always be near
v The day that you left us
Tears fell from the sky
Our hearts filled with sorrow
Your final goodbye

For years you did fight
And struggled to stay here
But you sent us a sign
When the end was quite near

Thank you for sending
That white butterfly our way
Your soul is at peace
And not far away

Your body has died
But your spirit lives strong
In each one of us
Where it forever belongs

Your time here was short
We wish you could stay
But they need you upstairs
The angels called you their way

Spread your wings and fly
Up to heaven you go
No longer will you suffer
Down on earth here below

They won't hear you coming
So softly you walk
When you get up to heaven
Make sure that you knock

You struggle no longer
You are free of pain
Your mind is clear
And call us by name

You can play tennis once more
Through the woods you can bike
Drive where ever you please
Up the mountain you may hike

In the breeze we hear your whisper
Feel your warmth from the sun
Upon the lake we see your reflection
In the stream we see you run

Until the day comes
That we cross over too
Our family will not be complete
Until we meet that day with you

Sarah Sumner