A Tribute to a Special Dad

These poems that follow were written by a Special Angel friend I have met on the web. They are in memory of her Father that passed away this past year. Please do not copy or take them. We have gotten special permission from Susan to share them with you. Thank you and Thank you Susan for allowing us to put them on this special page. We love you so much.

Poem to my Dad

It never seemed fair that he should have this disease

the disease that takes and leaves a shell of a man I once knew him to be.

I never wished to be a daughter of this disease.

To be left with this pain of all it can bring,

that took control and left me alone.

Or so I thought until I could then see

A light at the end of that dark,

dark tunnel in front of me.

But there you have it, God's miracle at work.

I find a peace and light in the day, knowing that this man,

My daddy can be proud of his daughter he once held in his arms

so small, so sweet is growing strong.

I must also say thank you to my mom,

for giving me this gift too, for she you see is a alcoholic too.

Sober for today and for this is a gift in itself for all.

Thank you to my mom because she along with my dad ,

the day I was born and now again even though my Dad is gone,

They both continue to give me strength in life, by being alcoholics

I have found a place in my life,

Al-Anon you see, a place to become stronger then ever

and just be me.

It Wasn't In My Plan

Our time together was much to short for me.

I'm not done growing up

to be what I can be.

Although I'm married

and have children of my own,

loosing you

was not written

in my plans of so long ago.

My plans of always

having you near,

to laugh with,

to love,

to comfort my fears.

It wasn't in my plans you see,

to ever let you go.

Today Is The Day The Healing Begins

Today is the day

I let the healing begin

Letting out the pain

Through my tears,

My words,

My fears.

I will walk through the pain,

As I walk through my fears.

And always hold onto

My memories so dear.