Mya's Wish

• by Rosemarie Stiver
• 5 years ago

I lost my dad 10 years ago when I was just 10 years old. He died from a massive heart attack in his sleep. He was my best friend. My world was flipped upside down. I have always gone to church. Both my mom and dad taught Sunday school, but when my dad died, I did not like God at all. Like Maya, I was bargaining with God to bring my dad back. I was hurting. I realized that my dad would miss out on a lot. Wouldn't see me graduate high school or college. Wouldn't be able to walk me down the aisle or see his first grandbaby. After reading this poem and identifying with Maya on every line, I found acceptance just like Maya. I realized that I'd honestly rather have my father in heaven than here on Earth. Deep down I know I will see him again in the most beautiful place. I am 19 now and even though I miss my dad every day, I know where he is, and I have accepted it. I am also the strongest in my faith that I have ever been.

• by Annie Stroy
• 7 years ago

My name is Annie Stroy. I lost my daddy this year in October, and I wrote something just for him:
Daddy, I will be OK. God's got my daddy. Daddy, I know you're looking down on me, and I know you're in God's hands, and I know Thanksgiving just passed, but I can't do it because you're not here with me and your family, but I know God's got you. I can't celebrate my birthday this year because you're not here to tell me happy birthday, and I can't celebrate Christmas without you, Daddy, but I know God's got you in his arms and is holding you. Daddy, I love you.

• by Dan H.
• 8 years ago

I lost my Dad 10 years ago, from a heart attack. He did not take his blood pressure medication. I believe he knew what would happen to him. I was 51 so I had many years and memories to help me through. I still have a difficult time when I think of him. He was my hero and the only person who knew how I felt and thought. I started to struggle after he died. Then came mom's death from an accident. Unemployment at the time added to my stress but I put on a good face. Several years later it's hitting me hard. Mya, your poem spoke to me as a son and a father. I understand your pain from the loss of your father. Thoughts of ending my life are my constant companion. Whenever I come to that point, I read your poem and the letters everyone has written and that stops me. I love my family too much to leave them that way. I'm sorry for your and everyone's pain who has lost their dad. At the same time I'm grateful for all, expressing love for your dads. It gives me hope to go on.

• by Tiffiny H
• 8 years ago

This poem has touched me in many ways. I just lost my dad two months ago and I'm 25. My dad and I reconnected about six years ago I didn't have him around while growing up but he made up for every single moment druing these past six years. I miss my dad so much, more than words could ever express. He's in heaven now, he watches over me and my two kids. My son is eight and my daughter is 6months old. He never got to meet her, he passed away before I got the chance to go see him. He walks the golden streets with god. When I was little I never understood why he left. I thought about him all the time, he is never gonna be there when I walk down the aisle, but his spirit will be there. I never hated my dad for not being there, I loved him up to the day he passed. He asked for me to forgive him and I did, for not being there. Today is today tomorrow is never promised so hold on to your loved ones tight and always remember, just because you can't see them it doesn't mean they're not there. Thank you for letting me share my story.

• by Makayla Martinez
• 8 years ago

When I was 11 years old my dad passed away and I was very sad. I wish God could rewind time so I could really tell him how I feel. It's almost a year now and I still can not get over it. I keep thinking I am in a dream and he will just come through the door. I guess one day I just have to realize that this is real and nothing will change that.

• by Sravani Katta
• 8 years ago

Your poem touched my heart..Tears cannot stop rolling on my face..
My dad passed away,when I was 10. From then onward it is really hard for me to survive. I miss him very much...!!

• by Tammay, Toronto Canada
• 9 years ago

Your poem touched my heart really deep. I have lost my dad too.. I have never seen my dad in my whole life, because mom my was a month pregnant when my father was killed, I have only seen his pictures that is all.. I never really knew what a dad really is.. Till today. I am 24 and getting married in a few days. For the first time today I wish he was here.. ;( love my mom she has been both mom and dad for my sis bro and me. She is a very strong women).

• by Lauren, Chapel Hill Nc
• 10 years ago

Hello my name is Lauren Rollins I lost my dad when I was 6 years old I still miss him. today is his birthday and I never want to go to the grave site again because it made me to sad it was too hard to see stone replacing what was once there, it's ok I know he's in a better place but whoever told God that It was his time to go? I wish he was still here with me I don't even know his favorite color I guess that it wasn't meant to be he left me and God let him leave me and he could have saved him. Some girls are lucky because they still have their dad. Right now I just live with my mom and sister and a replacement (my mom's boyfriend) that was meant to be put in. No one could ever replace him not even God can. We had a special bond that I can still feel and that bond can never be broken"-dedicated to Brian Rollins "I love you dad" love Lauren

• by Nikki Depaulo
• 10 years ago

My dad died Dec 6 2011. He was only 53. A hard working man who was a role model for so many young men in my family. He was the goto for fixing everything. He took care of the women in the family. My grandma, Aunts, My mom, Me.. His granddaughter. We knew how much he did for us and he seemed so strong. So invincible... Till one day after a hard days work he came home and put the cover over his boat. As he bent over he suffered a terrible headache. Which turned out to be a stroke. I stood close by thinking it was a really bad migraine that he had been known to have from time to time. Had no idea that as he was propping himself against the wall to keep from falling that it was the last time I'd see him standing or speaking or alive. I found this poem because every once in a while I'll say out loud. "where are you dad?" Sometimes I say it. Sometimes I google it. Because I guess I think by some miracle I might get a response. Today I found this poem and all these beautiful memories of fathers. So Thank You. I love my dad too.

• by Mya Currence
• 10 years ago

My father left when I was four years old. I wasn't old enough to understand why I just knew he was gone. I sat on the porch steps waiting. My mom didn't have the heart to tell me. I figured out when it was my fifth birthday. He wasn't coming back. He was gone. I didn't lose him, he was gone. Out of my reach. And before I blew out my candles, I said in my head, "No one will leave me".

• by Oreng, Manila
• 10 years ago

My papa died almost a year ago Oct 2013, it was a sudden death. He didn't have a serious illness he was so fine until one day his heart stop beating. He had cardiac arrest. I cannot forget that day, I even talked to my papa that same day and asked how was his visit to the clinic for checkup. It had been a year ago when I saw my papa, he lived in US with my older sister while us with my mom live in Manila and occasionally go to US. That was our setup, papa needed to live with my sister to look after his grandchild. Well that how family should be helping each other. I was fine with that as long as papa would always be in good shape and happy to be with his grandchild. I always talk to him everyday and watching him in my camera setup remotely to bridge the gap of being away. Until one day, I got a call from my sister that papa had cardiac arrest. All the while I thought papa would survive it but he died instantaneously. My world just crushed and my dreams shattered. I'm 33 years old and all my life I work hard to give them a comfortable life. Now I don't know where to begin. I quit my job and figuring out how to start life without papa who's my inspiration to work hard. I could trade everything to have him back. At night, I pray to God if I can talk to my papa or if I can visit him. I wish there's a visiting hours in heaven. My life was never the same after papa went away. It became gray and lonely. I often gets excited whenever Christmas, summer or birthdays would come now it means nothing. I just pray to God to help me to carry on coz it's not easy, I felt alone I'm not at peace with my mom and my sister we got gap years ago. It was only papa that understand me. Thank you for your poem. I may be older than you but you best describe the words that a child longs for his father who went away and never going back. It really is heart breaking.

• by Ena Miller
• 10 years ago

I lost my dad 2 years ago when he shot himself. I cried then I read this and I accepted it.

• by Joseph, NY
• 10 years ago

I love my father more than my own life, he was 86 years old got sick within a few months everything happened quickly on September 22 2014 , I prayed to God to trade places with my father. I want God or my Dad to tell me how soon can I join him ; I know this might not be a good question to ask. I want God to give me back my father.

He is a kind man and raised a family, me and my two brothers, wife and complained little to none about life in general. He is the very meaning of what a good person should be. I can still feel his presence and spirt around me, and sometimes the family dog acts strange.
Mya I am 51 years old and feel just like you. I want my father back with me.

I Love You Dad

• by Katelynn Christin, Houston
• 10 years ago

This makes me cry....I lost my "daddy" when I was about 6-7. Never saw him when he went to the hospital, he died there, and He always told me of heaven. Never thought that he would go but he did. My "mommy" came home and she said daddy is in a better place now, and boy I already knew what that meant. I cried for days saying to everybody that it wasn't fair, but I knew that he was in a better place compared to seeing him in pain on that oxygen tank he always used to breathe. Sometimes I ask myself even how he looked. I see pictures but it's not the same. Oh Daddy How I Miss You! :( Stay with the angels and protect me from everything. I'm your "daddy's girl" Daddy. Never forget that. Oh Mya, Stay strong. Dream with the angels and god bless you little Mya! :)
God bless and R.I.P. My Daddy Mark Alfonso Houston....You too Mya! (Can relate so much and almost 5 years since my dad went) Love this poem and one of my favorites!) God bless!

• by Arun, India
• 10 years ago

I don't know what to say. I lost my dearest father a month ago. I was not with him when he died. He lived for my family and loved us a lot. He fed me with his hands during my graduation days too, took care of me and my sister. I am his son, 29 years old, married. I have my younger sister and mother with me. If I cry they will be sad. So I am holding my tears during the day and cry for my father at night when everyone is asleep. I miss my father soo much that the feeling of he is not with us is tearing me apart. It's so painful thought. Now when I read this poem, I lost control and tears are flowing. I too daily pray to God to give my father back. I am ready to give up all my wealth and good for him. Let's all pray to God to take good care of our loved ones and keep them safe near him. If possible allow them to meet us at least once. Love you dad and miss you so much.

• by Elda, Nisswa
• 10 years ago

This poem made me cry. My heart goes out to you Mya. I know how you feel. I haven't lost my dad yet, but I lost my mother from lung cancer in September of 2005. She was my best friend. My heart was shattered. I can't even put my mom's pictures out because it hurts so much. I still cry to this day when I think of her. Like you my dear I miss her so much and I also want my mommy back. Your poem touched me. I will keep you in my thoughts always. God Bless you little one.

• by Sherry, South Florida
• 10 years ago

My dad went home to be with Jesus 4 nights ago. My mom went home 21 years ago. I am 45. He was fighting cancer but, pneumonia took him out. This poem is exactly how I feel even at my age. I miss my daddy and I wish he was here to hold my hand.

• by Mmapitso Boshomane, Boksburg SA
• 10 years ago

I lost my dad July 23 2008 after spending a year and a half with him and my mom 16 October 2012. I'm very touched by this poem. I still miss them and don't understand why they had to die, they'll never get a chance to see me graduate but I hope God is taking care of them. Diabetes took my parents away from me.

• by Cassidy
• 10 years ago

My dad died when I was 4 years old so I didn't know what happened. It broke my moms heart whenever I asked about when he was coming back, but it broke her heart more when she told me that he was never coming back.

• by Ashtynn B.
• 10 years ago

My dad died when I was seven. About 4 years ago. I'm almost 11. Another birthday without him kills me. I know exactly how you feel.

• by Enape, Nigeria
• 10 years ago

I lost my dad one month, twenty five days ago. He died in my arms. Cardiac arrest. This poem is just everything I feel and more. I'm still asleep.

• by Judy, Ohio
• 11 years ago

Mya, Your poem touched my soul and my ache for my grandchildren. It made me cry for a long time. I lost my son December 2011. On his way to work he was killed when a semi truck drove over his car. He just turned 31 years old. His son was 2 1/2 and his unborn daughter will be 2 in a few months. My 4 year old grandson is very lonely and sad and asks me if daddy is sad in heaven. It breaks my heart. Your poem will help me talk with him and his sister over the coming years.
I will always be thinking of you for sharing your heart. God be with you always!

• by Irving
• 11 years ago

My Dad died suddenly Oct. 22, 2012. 12 days later, my Mom died from Cancer. I am lost. They meant so much to me.
My Dad was my rock. I always wanted to be like him. He loved playing baseball so I loved playing ball. He loved golf so I love golf.
I struggle some days to get out of bed. I find some peace knowing one day, my parents will both be there for me when I arrive in Heaven. I look forward to the reunion. I love you Mom and Dad.

• by Jacqueline
• 11 years ago

When I say your story touch me it did I haven't lost my dad but I have lost some special people in my life like my grandma, granddad, uncles and a friend. It really hurt me when I lost my granny and friend you really said a lot that mean a lot and I am going to share your poem.

• by India
• 11 years ago

Very beautiful poem. I lost my dad this 23rd June . He was a fit and hearty person. He collapsed while going to office. An artery in his brain got ruptured. He fought for 5 days and on 23 June he gave up. I never told him how much I loved him and this will hurt me throughout my life. For all my friends please make it a point to tell your loved ones how deeply you feel for them. I love you baba... I miss you and I want you back.

• by Zinnie, Nigeria
• 11 years ago

Mya dearie, don't you worry ok, God knows all about your pains. I lost my dad when I was only six months old and ever since, mom has been everything to me, taking care and making sure I'm well and happy. God bless you and take away your pains. AMEN

• by Saint Charles
• 11 years ago

I lost my dad when I was 17 months old of a heart attack at age 32. I don't remember anything about him and my family never really spoke of him much. No matter what people say I like to think he was a good guy and that we are alike. I always wanted my dad to see me do everything and be my biggest fan at events. Give me advice about school, boys, work, and life. I can feel you with me. I'm sorry if me being a teen mom shamed you, but I don't think you would be. I feel your love for me and your heart like mine-you just want me happy, no matter what I do.... I love you Dad no matter what you did or where you are.

• by India
• 12 years ago

Mya, I can feel your pain, just one and a half months ago. I lost my father. My pappa has been the kindest of all. He kept forgiving all my dirty sins. Even kinder than God! Like you dear, I also want my pappa back. But you don't cry please, God will one day reunite our family. . . For ever

• by Quanisha, Mobile Al
• 12 years ago

I love this poem. My dad died a year ago and this reminds me of what me and my siblings went through after my dads death and we still hurt till this day. My sister Mya was 4 when he died and she still says I wish my daddy was here and I always say he's in a better place.

• by Allison
• 12 years ago

I lost my dad to cancer and I was looking for a way to release some tears that are bottled up.
Loved the poem... Absolutely beautiful.
Very very touching.
I heard a song this girl wrote for her Dad that is also a prayer to God.. It was out of this world amazing, made me cry.
Especially after reading this poem.
I think anyone that likes this will love the song too
Thanks again for your poem.

• by Rachel H., Missouri
• 12 years ago

I lost my Daddy to an 11 month battle with stomach cancer.
He was only 46 years old.
When I read this poem I cried for a long time.
I miss my Daddy so much it hurts

• by Mayra, California
• 12 years ago

This Poem really touched me I'm in tears right now I lost my dad when I was 1 year old I'm 13 yrs now and I don't remember him or any memory that we had. This poem is really touching and I just wished everyone that still has their dad wouldn't take them for granted and loved them and spend as much time with them as they can because you'll only have your dad once and one day when he's not here with you your gonna regret it. I Miss you so much daddy♥

• by India
• 12 years ago

After reading this poem, I cried for hours, I lost my father just a day before my birth, I have listened a lot about him but never seen him, I could just dream that I'm small and my father is hugging me and playing with me and I wish if I could have seen my father for once, now I am 16 and still I don't have any photograph of my father......I really miss him and loves him a lot

• by Cari, Florida
• 12 years ago

This poem was beautifully written and made me cry. I was vacationing in Tennessee with my family, and while my mother took a look at some shops, my father took my two little brothers and I for a walk. We sat on a bench and he had the heart attack which took his life. I was alone, 11 years old with my two brothers with me. Almost three years have passed, and I still shed a tear every night. I was never the same after that. I just wish he had stayed long enough to watch me grow.

• by Cheyenne, Florida
• 12 years ago

After reading a few of these poems and seeing the comments, makes me feel like I'm not alone. My dad died about 3 years ago and It was in my birthday month within days of me turning 13! He died unexpected he had no illness no health issues that I knew of. I am and was a daddy's girl through and through; preferred my dad over anyone. He was just there for me always and had the ways of knowing that I was upset or needed him! Looking back on it now I wish I had done more to be with him. Everyday I think of him and I cry. I don't want to question the Lord but I do now and then. Why did my dad have to go? I still needed him. All That He will not be able to do, question all my boyfriends and give them the 3rd degree. He won't be able to walk me down the aisle and tell me I'll be a good wife. He won't be able to see his grandkids or great grandkids. He'll never be able to be called grandpa. Now I know people say he is watching over me but that's not the same. As him being right here beside me.

• by Surrey
• 12 years ago

I lost my dad two weeks ago. He died while I was still in the terminal to catch the flight to come back to see him. He had liver cancer and lung cancer. Everyone who was with him told me how much pain he had been through. How brave he was to fight for the last breath of his life. His eyes remained open because he is still waiting for his little girl. My heart had been broken. I felt like part of my life had been taken away. I keep thinking of his image, his voice....I cried every night. I really want to see him again. I don't understand why he suffered so much in the end. He had been kind all his life. He worked very hard to feed the family and supported me all the way through. How this could happen to my lovely dad. I expected he will leave me one day but not like that. I love him so much....I only can hope when the time for me comes, I could see him again...I didn't believe in spirit before. but now I really hope there is a different world people goes to when they pass away.....so that I can see him again....Happy Fathers Day xxx

• by Kelly, London
• 12 years ago

My dad was diagnosed with lung cancer after 3 months of the doctors saying it was just a cough. He finally was diagnosed in October and lived till the 2nd of March the following year. We had 5 months to get to terms with it. It was too late to have treatment as it spread to his bones and brain. He was still himself to the end, he laughed and joked in his hospital bed and we all got to say goodbye. We told him how much he meant to us. Sometimes I felt it was harder knowing what was going to happen. He knew what was happening and was obviously upset but he was still so strong, an inspiration. The school that he worked at for years planted a tree in his memory and the primary school children were so upset that when they were told he'd died, they had to let some of them go home. He was loved by so many but never knew it! I love you dad. Always remembered never forgotten. These poems are so lovely, and make it easier to get through. HAPPY FATHERS DAY xxx

• by Hellen Hood, London
• 12 years ago

I lost my father when I was only of 11 years. On 28 January 2011 when I came back to my home I saw that my dad was sleeping and he didn't have his lunch. I tried many times to woke him up but he didn't woke up. At last when I checked his sugar, I was really shocked that his sugar is 37, I immediately called my bro and we went to hospital. In the hospital the doctor declared that he is in comma. We were shocked. My dad struggles for one month and on 24 February he leave me alone :'(. On that day I cried too much and my sister was satisfying me by saying that he will be too happy with God. But I never think that he will happy with God. I always think that one day he will be back again. I will start living happily with him but this poem realized me that he will not back :(

• by England
• 12 years ago

This poem is so beautiful reminds me of me and my dad. My dad passed away only 3 weeks ago after putting up a long and hard fight for 10 months. He had cancer in 6 places I was so close to him we done literally everything together. Since he died I feel like half of me is missing. I am 14 and finding it very hard. I have one older sister and one younger sister. We all find it very tough as we loved him so much he was one in a billion, but reading this poem always makes me feel like I'm not alone.

• by Lucy, England
• 12 years ago

This poem touched me deeply, remembering my dad who was so dear to us all, who was sadly taken from us 2 years ago, it brings a tear to my eye.
Just to know that there are others out there who have lost a father and how he stays in the hearts of his family really inspires me, its a heartbreaking but beautiful thing.
My little sisters were 4 and 7 when we lost our dad, so young and yet they cherish all of their memories which they can remember everyday, each year we set off a balloon with a note on it for our father, he was a good man, god is lucky to have him, we know we shall see him again.

• by Virginia
• 12 years ago

This poem touched me deeply. I lost My dad when I was 8. They shot him 4 times in his heart. I'm now 20 and I miss him a lot. I ask the same questions to god. R.I.P Daddy.

• by Patsy, Nigeria
• 12 years ago

The poem touched me deeply. I lost my husband two weeks ago, leaving me with four children to take care of, ages 7, 5, 3 and 1 respectively. I pray that God will see me through. Patsy

• by Milly, London
• 12 years ago

I was only 11 years old when my dad died and now I am 13 years old. I'm sad and I'm lonely and wish my dad was here with us .
My wish:
I wish that when I go to sleep I can remember all the good times I shared with my dad and that when I'm awake I can see my dad standing there proud of me..

• by Jamie
• 12 years ago

Beautiful. My Dad was taken away 5 weeks ago today. He was murdered during an attempted robbery. While I know he's in a better place - I miss him SO much. I wasn't just Daddy's girl... we were friends, partners in business... Why someone had to take his precious innocent life I'll never know or understand. It hurts.

• by Katie Willey, Cherryfeild
• 12 years ago

As I read all of those notes above, I couldn't help but notice a lot of the fathers have died of cancer. I had a grandmother that died of cancer also and it is a very hard thing to watch. I really loved this poem though my father did not die, he jus chose not to be in my life but, it still kind of reminds me of him. I did meet my father when I was younger and again about a year or two ago but it felt like the first time. I wish I could have had a father to be there for me my whole life but unfortunately I didn't. To all who had a wonderful father that passed, I am sorry for you. May all of your loved ones R.I.P.<3 R.I.P Nanny pat, I love & miss you.

• by Shanae Henderson
• 12 years ago

My sons father was killed 2 years ago and his birthday was yesterday my son posted this on his Facebook had me crying like a baby when I read it I understand what my son is going thru cause I lost my father at 18 only different someone didn't kill him...... Lets keep are children in our prayers at all times we never know what they are going thru

• by Sofi Ah, Malaysia
• 12 years ago

I lost my daddy 62 days ago due to pancreatic cancer. Life is miserable without him. I'm still wondering why he left me alone and why God has to take him away from me so soon. This poem is exactly how I feel right now. I want God to give me back my daddy. I'm willing to do anything right now to have him back next to me but I know nothing can bring my daddy back. I'm praying for the day when I'll be reunited with my daddy. I miss you Daddy!

• by Gabriela Mendez
• 12 years ago

I really enjoyed this poem it's very touching. My dad died when I was 7 two weeks before my birthday. This poem truly reminded me of my experience because of the way it's told with such innocence just like mine when I was just a little girl and having to find out that my father will no longer be at my side, having to see him in a coffin was a horrible feeling although he looked a angel sleeping.

• by Shelby, Savannah GA
• 12 years ago

My daddy died this past summer in May, after a hard fight of Bile duct cancer for 5 months. I love him very much and miss him more than anyone could imagine. I wish everyday if I could just hear his voice or see his handsome face one last time that I would do everything I needed to. My dad sure was a special man. He didn't let anyone down he always made me happy and he was my best friend. We did everything together and now that I'm almost 15 it's hard to know that he won't be the one to teach me how to drive. This poem meant so much when I opened it this morning because it just gives me hope and I hope that everyone that reads this will be encouraged as well.

• by Crystal, MI
• 12 years ago

I just recently lost my step-dad that raise me from the time I was 5 years old. He died in his sleep on Dec. 5th. I loved this poem because my 6 year old son is taking it really hard knowing that he won't ever get to see his Papa again. You have touched the lives of many with this poem and I thank God for wonderful people like you that share your love and inspiration with others. Thank you, from the bottom of my heart.

I love and miss you Daddy Eugene.

• by Sarah Clark, Niagara Falls
• 12 years ago

I am 19 and I lost my daddy almost two months ago to MRSA. All I do is think about him. I miss him more and more every day. This poem explains exactly how I feel. I want my daddy back. I cry myself to sleep holding a monkey he bought me every night. I don't know why but I just can't get past his death. I dropped a semester of college after he died and I never went while he was sick. He was sick a lot while I was growing up but he always came home by some miracle. We had hope right till the day they pulled the plug and that made the pain much worse. Thank you for this poem.

• by Janett Diaz
• 12 years ago

This really touched my heart. I lost my dad 3 years ago when I was only 17 and when I went through this poem it made me cry because I still have the image of my father dying in pain every day when there was nothing I can do but watch and cry. I miss him so much.

• by Rochester MN
• 13 years ago

I cried and cried as I read this...I lost my dad a year ago to lung cancer. We found out my dad had cancer only 11 days before he passed. I miss him so much and wish we could just have sometime back. There are so many things I wish we would have talked about and I wish I could just feel his arms embracing me like they used to. I miss you so much dad, thank you for the great time we had but I am always going to want you here! I love you and am so proud to be your daughter! I am also glad to know I am not the only one who cries everyday for him.

• by Reilly, Napa
• 13 years ago

My daddy was taken away last year...when I was 12...he was only 45! I'm afraid of forgetting him because he was so beautiful and strong. I miss him so much! I would give anything to have my daddy back! anything... I didn't get to say goodbye and I remember the last conversation I had with him every day. He was my world and the most amazing man I've ever known! I love you SO MUCH Daddy! I LOVE YOU! <3 R.I.P. forever and always...

• by Destiny Alford, Darlington SC
• 13 years ago

I love this poem because my dad was taken away from when I was only 8 months somebody killed him. I always ask myself why, would somebody would want to that to a person. I just want my daddy back....and that's a fact.

• by Bethany
• 13 years ago

I lost my dad two years ago to lung cancer. Most of the time I still wake up still crying almost every morning. When ever I do anymore I read this poem and it reminds me of him, Thank you I really do still miss him, but I will always know that he's in a better place.

• by Brittany, Australia
• 13 years ago

My dad died when I was 10 in a motorbike accident too. It's the worst growing up without your dad. I couldn't have written it better myself this poem is amazing xo

• by Debra Walker
• 13 years ago

Oh my god! I balled when I read this poem. I seriously couldn't stop crying. This poem relates to me sooo much! I lost my father a month before my 7th birthday from cancer. I am now 20 years old and I still cry every night for him. Love your work!

• by Reba Williams, Huffman
• 14 years ago

When I was only four I lost my dad to a very bad accident . My mom got a phone call and than ran outside, there was a cop at the gate waiting to tell her that my dad was dead. It was horrible, they would not let me say good-bye to him. My grandmother, my dad's mom, told the doctor to pull the plugs on him and not give him a chance to live or even breath on his own. He was in a comma I miss him very much. When I read your poem I cried for hours 'cause it touched my heart so much. I printed it and put it in a frame and put it on his grave. Thanks for telling me to tell you my story and why I chose your poem to read.

• by Buffy Berry, USA
• 14 years ago

My daughters father died five months ago. My daughter has fallen into a deep depression since her sweet sixteen birthday party. She could not imagine what it would be like without him there for her father daughter dance. I went above and beyond and did all that I could do- but as you know nothing can replace a father in her daughters heart. Tears sting my face as I read your poem. I would like to share this with my aching daughter and maybe she can find some solace in knowing she is not alone. Thanks for sharing your tears with mine, Buffy

• by Dianet
• 14 years ago

I'm so touched of this poem, this is the exact feeling I have here in me.. When my father got sick, for 3 months I saw him suffering, attached to mechanical ventilator, I kept praying and hoping that GOD will grant our prayers, that he will use the situation of my father to show his miraculous healing..but what happened is really out of our set picture in our mind...my father died after 3 months of fighting.. its so painful..it's hard to accept that I would never see him, I wouldn't able to show how I love him...I want to convince my self that my father is now in heaven and he's now pain free and enjoying God's beautiful place, and someday we will meet again there in Heaven, but still the pain is still aching everytime I saw something that will remind me of him. and now, I'm still praying that God will help me to ease the pain.. and I'm very much looking forward to go in Heaven knowing that my 2 fathers are waiting for me...

• by Barbara, Villa Rica Ga
• 14 years ago

well my dad died when I was 4 and I don't really remember him or anything like that. I did not get to tell him bye before he left for work that day, my mom told him not to go because she thought something was going to happen. my mom was the last one to find out that he had died. he was hit in the head by a backhoe it broke his neck and squished his skull on contact so he died instantly. I really miss him he's been dead for 11 years almost 12 he did not even get to take me to school my first day or see how much I have grown even though he's up above it seems as if I'm never going to see him again I can only remember a few things about him and if I want to see what he looks like I have to grab out a picture to see what he looks like. I really miss you daddy hope to see you again some day love you from your chubbytubs.

• by Sally Murray
• 14 years ago

I printed this poem , I loved it so much. My dad passed away almost 35 years ago when I was 13. He died of leukemia. My mom died two months later on the Vancouver street of alcoholism. I still miss my dad so much today. This poem says it all for me. LOVE YOU DAD MISS YOU MUCH!!!

• by Lola, Arizona
• 14 years ago

The innocence of a child's thoughts and the way they were put in this poem were very touching...

• by Eleni
• 14 years ago

Whenever I miss my dad, I always read this poem. I lost my dad 6 months ago and I am having a really hard time with it. He died of lung cancer after 4 months of finding out about the cancer. I miss him so much and I wish he was with me. I didn't even get to say goodbye. After reading this poem I've felt a little better, but I, too, wish that it was summertime because that was when daddy was still around.
RIP Daddy.

• by Cynara
• 15 years ago

This poem touched me very deeply, I have 3 daughters whose father was killed in a motorcycle accident and their ages are 11,10 and 8 and one of my daughters middle name is Mya so when I read this I got to feel and understand what my daughters were going through, I even let them read it and they said it was how they felt. We are now going to print it and frame it and put it on their wall... Thank you to the writer may God bless YOU!!!