DAD
I thought about you often,
Although we'd barely met.
A part of me kept yearning
For the dad I couldn't forget.
I was just a little girl,
When we first said our goodbye.
But the emptiness I feel inside,
Still hurts and makes me cry.
I wanted you to know me,
To see what I've become.
To share the joy of your grandkids.
My sons who call me "mum".
I wanted you to meet my husband.
You would've love him that I know.
He has been my strength all this time,
He cheered me up when I felt low.
I never got to laugh with you,
Or cry upon your knee.
And now that you have past away,
I realize that can never be.

I found myself searching,
It was something I had to do.
I wanted to know if you had kids,
And what they thought of you.
I got to meet your children.
And Bobby was just great.
He treated me like a sister.
With him I could really relate.
I feel like I have known him,
Forever and a day.
He is my comfort and stability.
In my life I hope he'll stay.
I wish I got to know you.
To have my dad with me.
To share the joy and laughter,
The way it was supposed to be.
But now you are in heaven,
And looking down with a great big smile.
'Cuz I know you would be proud of me,
And I will be thinking of you all the while.
Your Loving Daughter, Jacki
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