A Candle for My Father
(Dedicated in Loving Memory to My Father)
Today I lit a candle;
In the memory of my dear father;
Before the patron of all fathers;
The earthly guardian of our Lord;
And I said I silent prayer;
For a moment I felt him there;
A strong and gentle hand;
Resting on my shoulder;
And I tell him how much I've missed him;
Ever since he went away;
I wonder if he is proud of me;
And of what I am today;
I smile about the happy times;
Although I don't really remember;
But I grieve about the happy times;
Which were never meant to be;
I lift my eyes toward Heaven;
And I believe that he is there;
Reunited with my mother;
Yet always my father;
He is praying for me still;
For death will never separate;
Faithful and loving hearts;
From a Father's love.
In the memory of my dear father;
Before the patron of all fathers;
The earthly guardian of our Lord;
And I said I silent prayer;
For a moment I felt him there;
A strong and gentle hand;
Resting on my shoulder;
And I tell him how much I've missed him;
Ever since he went away;
I wonder if he is proud of me;
And of what I am today;
I smile about the happy times;
Although I don't really remember;
But I grieve about the happy times;
Which were never meant to be;
I lift my eyes toward Heaven;
And I believe that he is there;
Reunited with my mother;
Yet always my father;
He is praying for me still;
For death will never separate;
Faithful and loving hearts;
From a Father's love.
Published by Lisa R. Strong
I was born and raised in Binghamton NY. I have been writing short stories since I was eight years old, and poetry since I was a teenager. I also write prayers, meditations, and opinion articles. My dre... View profile
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15 Comments
Post a CommentWhat a touching and wonderful piece of art you have created and a wonderful tribute to both fathers.
That was really sweet :)
Wonderful tribute. You have a way of evoking thought and emotion through your poetry.
Thank you all...Justice, you are the man! Thanks for coming to my defense. Peace.
Lisa, those who love us and have passed on do indeed watch over us who remain on Earth. This is an awesome tribute, and I am sorry you lost him before you really got to know him. Oh, and Billy, you're a tool. Go @#*% yerself!
Yes Lisa, your Father is proud of who you are, He's there with you often......even though you don't realize it. This is a beautiful expression of the Love and Respect you have for your Father....God Bless You Sister,,,,,, Love and Prayers, and of course, ~ Peace ~ Nancie
Bitter sweet and beautifully written.
Our sweetest songs are those that tell of saddest thoughts.....
This is a sadly beautiful poem, Lisa. I hope it eases your heart.
beautifully done ....... Good Job