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Array ( [sid] => 122864 [catid] => 1 [aid] => mick [title] => Goodbye to my dad [time] => 2006-07-07 10:15:44 [hometext] => In loving memory of my dad, Eldridge Steward Searles, who passed away on 5 July 2006. [bodytext] => It’s been two years
Since I wrote a poem about my past
Time is very short
And goes by very fast.

I have just received a phone call
From my brother in the USA.
In a fragile voice
He said dad has passed away.

At that moment
I felt my throat swell and eyes begin to tear
I knew this phone call From my brother
Was final and sincere.

Just then
Memories began to flow
We had our problems
But I did not want him to go.

Two days have past
I am feeling a bit confused.
Still thinking of my dad
And of the times I was abused.

Dear Lord please forgive him
As I have forgiven him too.
Please bring him there
To a special place with you.

Daddy if you hear me
From heaven above
Please watch over my children
Whom I know you dearly love.

I am so sorry
That from us you had to go.
I never truly showed you
But there is something you need to know.

You are my Dad
And I am your son
I never meant to hurt you
I only wanted to have fun.

We had our problems
And had to disagree
I had to move away
Only to let you be.

Time has passed on by
And we grow older every day
Those words my brother spoke
I did not want to hear him say.

I love you and miss you
In my heart you will always be.
There will be a lot of memories
In my mind I will always see.

It is the final time
to send my dad my love
I know you can hear me
from heaven up above.

“Good by dad”

Loving you forever.

Eldridge Wayne Guy Searles

“July 7th 2006”

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Goodbye to my dad

Contributed by waynster on Friday, 7th July 2006 @ 10:15:44 AM in AEST
Topic: Grief



It’s been two years
Since I wrote a poem about my past
Time is very short
And goes by very fast.

I have just received a phone call
From my brother in the USA.
In a fragile voice
He said dad has passed away.

At that moment
I felt my throat swell and eyes begin to tear
I knew this phone call From my brother
Was final and sincere.

Just then
Memories began to flow
We had our problems
But I did not want him to go.

Two days have past
I am feeling a bit confused.
Still thinking of my dad
And of the times I was abused.

Dear Lord please forgive him
As I have forgiven him too.
Please bring him there
To a special place with you.

Daddy if you hear me
From heaven above
Please watch over my children
Whom I know you dearly love.

I am so sorry
That from us you had to go.
I never truly showed you
But there is something you need to know.

You are my Dad
And I am your son
I never meant to hurt you
I only wanted to have fun.

We had our problems
And had to disagree
I had to move away
Only to let you be.

Time has passed on by
And we grow older every day
Those words my brother spoke
I did not want to hear him say.

I love you and miss you
In my heart you will always be.
There will be a lot of memories
In my mind I will always see.

It is the final time
to send my dad my love
I know you can hear me
from heaven up above.

“Good by dad”

Loving you forever.

Eldridge Wayne Guy Searles

“July 7th 2006”





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Re: Goodbye to my dad (User Rating: 1 )
by Ruby2sdy on Friday, 7th July 2006 @ 11:12:43 AM AEST
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So sorry for your loss, it's a cliche, I know, but I sincerely mean it, I lost my grandfather earlier this month, and know how much pain death brings with it. You express your pain and goodbye wishes well, all the best,

Tuesday xxx


Re: Goodbye to my dad (User Rating: 1 )
by dougnut on Friday, 7th July 2006 @ 01:09:13 PM AEST
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a great reflective write

Words from your heart, I am sure your dad would be proud of you.

keep his spirit alive by talking about him.

THOUGHTS ARE LIVING THINGS WITH WINGS. I BELIEVE.

WELL WRITTEN.

DOUG :-)


Re: Goodbye to my dad (User Rating: 1 )
by Leslie on Friday, 7th July 2006 @ 02:00:19 PM AEST
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My Dad passed away a few weeks ago. Unfortunately I know, only too well, the heartfelt grief you are experiencing. Your poem was a loving tribute.


Re: Goodbye to my dad (User Rating: 1 )
by sohangme on Wednesday, 12th July 2006 @ 02:17:55 AM AEST
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Very touching and heartfelt poem. Good job!




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