That January Day

poem by: Michael Wise
Written on Jan 24, 2017

You loved me, this I know
but then you had to go
and things were never quite the same again


On that January day
I kind of lost my way
and those thoughts and feelings just elude my pen


I was but eleven
when you went off to heaven
it was quite a jarring lesson at that age


And now 40 years have passed
since the day I saw you last
when I learned the hard way I must turn the page


You know, I miss you dad
and I would be so glad
if only I could see you once again


When I finally come your way
I’ve a world of things to say
All those feelings once elusive to my pen




Michael Wise
1/23/2017

 

Tags: sad, pain, wishful,

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Christopher Russon commented:
Lovely poem Michael.not easy when you lose some one a parent is very hard to cope with. I hope to see my folks again.
Frank Hornby . commented:
Lovely words Michael....I lost my mum 40yrs ago.....a lifetime...still miss her so much......lovely poem....thanks.
Michael Wise commented:
Thank u guys!

 

 

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