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