I knew the world would stop
When you stopped being in it
It was as if you were the reason it turned
Even though I knew this wasn’t true
You stopped and it continued
I stayed in it continuing as well
The part of me that belonged to you
Still ties our worlds together
Here in expanding life
There in the finished life
We are bound forever
By this cord we wove in life
As I walk and sometimes run
Life is full and yet missing a part
That part, however, is never far
I feel you with me everyday
In nearly fifty years
I never fully considered
What life would be like
Without you where you were
There is no phone I can use
There is no quick drive
There is no email return
None of these bring you to me
There is one place I can go
One place where I always find you
It is the one place
Where I miss you the most
In my heart
You are there
One of the places
Your world kept turning
This is the place you had in life
That was covered by your presence
The overlooked, taken for granted place
That never stopped when life did
Every story adds to you
Every old friend I talk with
In our common circle
Brings more of you to my heart
Over a year and a half
And you are more today
Than you were then
Less than you will be tomorrow
I love you dad
More than ever
Thanks
Ron Simpson, Jr.
October 2, 2008
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5 comments:
That is so lovely. I still feel like that about my dad and it has been 28 years.
Now they are with us every moment,
What a beautiful ode to your father.
Oh I am so glad i 'happened' upon your page this afternoon.
Wonderful piece, it brought a lump to my throat as it echo's the thoughts I have of my Papa, passed away 30 years this year.
Love Granny
You are truly a Blessed Man. Such wonderful words. His Spirit lives on ; in you, through you, with you... one of Gods many gifts... Blessings to you and thank you for sharring a piece of your heart. Love and Light, Nina P.
Absolutely beautiful. A most beautiful tribute to your father.
~Silver
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