It's been so long
Since I heard from my dad
It's been a journey
To a place called Sad
I tried to be there
I tried to be strong
It was not enough
Am I just wrong?
I was pushed aside
In your darkest time
To my offer of comfort
You all were blind
I then pulled away
I emotionally detach
I never did belong
A bitter true fact
So time has moved on
No word from you
I carry on with life
As good people do
I know not
If you're alive or dead
No one has written
And nothing's been said
Then last night
You came into my dream
You looked healthy
Cured it would seem
Your hair was brown
Ruffled and thick
You had rosy cheeks
No more looking sick
Your little pot belly
Had returned once more
Not gaunt and thin
Like you were before
You looked happy
Not downcast and beat
Seeing you again
Was a real treat
I don't know whether
You had come to say hello
Or if it's a goodbye
Telling me it's time to let go
©Kim Brown 15th January 2013
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