Poems for My Dad

Years of work and worry had left their mark behind.

I remember daddy's hands how they held my momma tight,

And patted my back for something done right.

There are things that I'd forgotten that I loved about the man,

But I'll always remember the love in daddy's hands.

Daddy's hands were soft and kind when I was cryin',

Daddy's hands were hard as steel when I'd done wrong.

Daddy's hands weren't always gentle but I've come to understand,

There was always love in daddy's hands.

I remember daddy's hands workin' 'til they bled,

Sacrificed unselfishly just to keep us all fed.

If I could do things over, I'd live my life again,

And never take for granted the love in daddy's hands.

Daddy's hands were soft and kind when I was cryin',

Daddy's hands were hard as steel when I'd done wrong.

Daddy's hands weren't always gentle but I've come to understand,

There was always love in daddy's hands.

"Daddy's Hands"

Writer: Holly Dunn

Lyricist: Holly Dunn

Recording Artist: Holly Dunn

Father's Day...it's different now

I cannot send a gift or card

on this Father's Day

And so I'm telling you, dear God,

the things I want to say.

Tell him first in gentle tone

how very much I care

How proud I am to be his own

and long to meet him there.

Tell him how very grateful I am

for all the years we had

how thankful I am for having such

a wonderful and loving Dad.

Tell him I miss his wise advice

regarding problems great and small

how I knew he would always find a way

to take care of them all.

But please don't tell him about my grief

which sometimes overshadows all

Or the lonely hours I sit and wait

and listen for his call.

Just tell him I'll always remember

the good things that he taught

The many things that I should do

and the things that I should not.

This Father's Day is not the same

now that he's gone away

Please tell him, God, I love him so...

I know he's with you this Father's Day.

The world seeemed empty when you left dad,
Life to me is not the same,
All the earth would seem like Heaven,
If you were back with us again.
No length of time can take away,
My thoughts of you dad, every day,
I see your smile, I see your face,
And then I see your empty place.
But its a place no dad could fill,
I loved you then, and love you still,
Why did you have to leave so young?
Your life on earth had just begun,
There was much for you to do,
I can't believe your time is through.
I know you never left me dad,
You're just a step away,
I'll see you in the morning,
On that beautiful glorious day.
Lots of love from your daughter, Lori xx

Tender thoughts still bring tears,
The wish that you dad were still here,
No length of time can take away,
My thoughts of you dad, every day,
Silent thoughts, tears unseen,
If only your absence were just a dream,
Flowers will wither, the sun will set,
But we who loved you will never forget.
I miss you so much dad, ((hugs)) Love Lori xx

No-one sees the broken heart,
That lies beneath my smile,
No-one knows the emptiness,
That's with me all the while.
Your smile has gone forever,
Your hand I cannot touch,
I never did imagine dad,
That I'd miss you so much.
I loved you every minute,
Of every day that passed,
I should have known such happiness
Was never meant to last.
I talk to you dad often,
And I call out your name,
I listen when you answer me,
Yes, we will meet again.
Lots of love dad from your daughter Lori,Troy, Kristi & Sean
Please give baby Brice a cuddle for us dad.

Never say Goodbye

Remembering the smile on your face
Being there for others
or talking with such grace.
We can't believe
that you have gone
But in our hearts,
feelings for you will carry on.
You're just so young
How can this be?
Things won't be the same
at least not for me.
You always were so happy
enjoying life so much.
Caring about so many people
Our hearts by you were touched...
We'll all miss you
in our own seperate ways.
Your name will cross our minds
at least once a day.
Now you're in a place
where you'll be happy all the time.
We'll someday meet again
You my good friend again we'll find
We have to carry on
the way you'd want us to.
Live life as you would have lived
is what you'd want us to do.
So my friend, my WONDERFUL Dad,
I say to you as you go...
Please don't cry
This isn't the end, Goodnight my friend
Because in our hearts,
we'll never say Goodbye
Never say Goodbye.
Dad, we will meet again
and I'm not saying Goodbye
I'm just saying, Goodnight.

~Author Unknown~

Miss Me But Let Me Go

When I come to the end of the road
and the sun has set for me,
I want no rites in a gloom-filled room,
Why cry for a soul set free?
Miss me a little ... but not too long
and not with your head bowed low.
Remember the love that was once shared,
Miss me ... but let me go.
For this is a journey we all must take,
and each must go alone.
It's all part of the Master's plan,
a step on the road to home.
When you are lonely and sick of heart,
go to the friends we know,
And bury your sorrows in good deeds
...Miss me ... but let me go.

~~Author Unknown~~

TODAY I AWOKE
To find you still gone...
Today I awoke
To the words of a song.

Today I awoke
To all that I hear...
Today I awoke
To find you still near.

For yesterdays are not gone...
And tommorrows will follow the night,
But the memories I'll treasure...
With knowing you're alright.

For today I truly awoke
To knowing that you are
And forever will be
"WITH ME"

~~Author Unknown~~

Dad

Many poems have been written to explain,
How a mother's love can soothe the pain.
But little has been said about a Father's concern,
So.. now... I think it must be his turn.

A Father's love for his off-spring,
Is just like that of a solid gold ring.
No matter what, it is unending,
Never breaking; though.. sometimes bending.

His love is as strong as a mother's; although...
Due to his personality, it sometimes doesn't show.
There is no question of how strong..
Or of its lasting...however long.

So no matter if his child is good or bad,
There is no Love stronger, than that of a Dad.

WHAT MAKES A DAD

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

~Author Unknown~

"The greatest gift I ever had Came from God,
and I call him Dad!"

~Author Unknown~