A poem for my much missed, dearly departed Dad

Today I face the first of all the firsts,

Fathers Day,

Without you.

Never again by my side.

You left too soon.

Left,

Hearts breaking,

Arms aching.

No more to hear your voice,

No longer able to hug you,

And whisper

“I love you.”

You left too soon.

I didn’t want you to go.

You left too soon.

Left,

A Dad-shaped hole in my heart

Which, no one but you can fill.

You left too soon.

Happy heavenly Fathers Day

To my Dad.

I miss you.

I love you.

Goodnight Dad,

See you in the morning.

JULIA WILSON