Ode to Dad

Lately I’ve had

Many nights like these

Ink thoughts on my paper

Slim chances I’ll sleep

I open my window

It’s 13 degrees

I hold my arms out

To feel you in the breeze

They all think you’re gone

So blindly naive

I let them know for you

Not gone that at peace

I know you’re still here

Said you’d never leave

Your presence is strong

As a spirit’s can be

Some days I can’t take it

I’m drowning in grief

You speak loud and clear

And tell me Chels, breath

I hear your sweet words

Encouraging me

Giving me strength

To proceed and succeed

I promise you dad

That I’ll be alright

I know that you’re smiling

The sun is too bright

Your soul is at peace

Therefore mine us too

Just completing my journey

To get back to you

Love you,

Boomer