This #52WeeksA4A post is hard for me. I’ve written a lot about my Dad, but this week, I wanted to share the poem that makes me think of him.
I’m Free:
Don’t grieve for me, for now I’m free,
I’m following the path God laid for me.
I took his hand when I heard his call,
I turned my back and left it all.
I could not stay another day,
To laugh, to love, to work, to play.
Tasks left undone must stay that way,
I’ve found that peace at the close of the day.
If my parting has left a void,
Then fill it with remembered joy.
A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss,
Ah yes, these things I too will miss.
Be not burdened with times of sorrow,
I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow.
My Life’s been full, I savoured much,
Good friends, good times, a loved one’s touch,
Perhaps my time seemed all too brief,
Don’t lengthen it now with undue grief.
Lift up your heart and share with me,
God wanted me now, He set me free.
Some days my heart breaks. I miss my Dad so much, even I want to tell myself to get over it. But here I am, over 17 years later, and I am brought to my knees when I read this poem. I am also reminded that there is a plan. That He is watching over, and that he is waiting for me. This is no longer about me, this is about my girls. My Dad watches over them- protects them. There is so much more sunshine to come, and because life can be so brief, my Dad is there, reminding me to let him be free and enjoy the now.
I am so sorry that you lost your dad so early in life, but I love how you keep his memory alive for your girls.
<3
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I lost my Dad five years ago to colon cancer (ironically this year the day he died fell on Father’s Day–ugh) and I think of him and miss him every single day. So glad to know I’m not alone in missing the guy who helped shape me. Love his poem. Big hugs to you!
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Big hugs coming back to you <3
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Such a lovely poem! Very meaningful and it looks like written based on experienced! Because of that I missed my dad he is far away from me.
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I try to remember this poem every time I miss my Dad.
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What a touching poem! I don’t know how I will handle that day when it comes
I hope it’s not for a very long time.
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Beautiful poem. I’m so sorry for your loss, but keeping his memory alive for your daughters is so important.
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It truly is!
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I’m sorry you have to through a loss like this so early in your life. But you’re right, now you have an angel watching over you and your girls.
That we do <3
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I really like the idea of your dad watching over and waiting for you. I totally relate to that emptiness and void without a daddy around anymore. 🙁
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I’m so sorry, Liz <3
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I am so sorry that you are still hurting so much. It is a beautiful poem.
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Just missing him, some days more than others. <3
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I miss my mother terribly. Even after 5 yrs. I see something and think to myself, “oh I need to pick that up for mom.” Like the poem says, we have our treasured memories.
,3I’m so sorry for your loss
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What a lovely post. I’m so sorry to lost of your dad. When i read this i remember my dad.
What a beautiful and heartfelt poem. So sorry for your loss. I am sure your dad is so proud of you for keeping his memories alive.
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I sure hope so!
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This is one that hits me hard. I lost my mom when I was 16, which was 14 years ago now and it’s tough. Still to this day. Heart breaking.
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Oh love, I know it is. My heart goes out to you <3
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I can’t imagine not having my dad so I can only try and imagine how you feel. it is probably something many people will never be able to get over and I totally understand how that can be the case. I am sure he will be waiting for you and watching over your beautiful children making sure they chose the right path in life and guiding them in the right direction. x
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I know he looks out for them. i have to believe that!
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So sorry that you are still hurting. I am sure that your dad will be proud of you.
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So sorry your lost your dad early. Very Beautiful Poem and touching poem <3
Thank you.
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I’m sorry for your loss. There recently was a guy on reddit who described losing someone so perfectly with a wave metaphor.
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I’ll have to check it out. Thank you
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Such a beautiful poem Chell! I know your Dad is so proud of you and smiling down daily:)
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