This Poem was Submitted By: Donna Jean Holton On Date: 2000-09-12 14:50:11 . . . Click Here To Mail this Poem to a Friend!

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Heaven can wait

In the darkness I sit alone I faintly hear my name Dad, is that you? No, I can't come yet I'm not ready, its too soon I'm just not ready, please understand But the grandchildren aren't grown My work here isn't done  Still so much more to do Yes, I have made plans Karen will do the eulogy Dad, I did the cancer walk I lit a candle for you I even walked around the track Oh, you saw it? I tried hard to make you proud I always tried hard Always

Copyright © September 2000 Donna Jean Holton

Additional Notes:
I lost my father nine yrs ago tomorrow (the
th) to cancer, we had a strained relationship because of his alcoholism and perfectionism. I now have cancer and I know someday we will be together again.


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