In Memorium: For My Daddy, Four Poems

In Memorium: For My Daddy, Four Poems

*I love you, I miss you*

DADDY'S T-SHIRT

Being apart, it doesn't
feel like it when I put on
Daddy's T-shirt. It bridges
the distance between us with
sleeves that are too big. It
doesn't matter --I feel his
comforting hug from this far
away. When sadness comes, all
I have to do is put on
his shirt to know he misses
me as much as I miss him ...

(c) 2007, Karla Dorman

DADDY PASSED AWAY TODAY

Our big strong Daddy passed away
today. He didn't suffer -- but his
daughters, his son, have broken
hearts. Keep us in your prayers --

(c) 2008, Karla Dorman (5/28)

BUCKEYE TREE, FELLED

My big strong tree has been felled,
leaving me out in the storm. The
branches that once provided shade
and security, that once reached down,
surrounding me with love, are suddenly
gone --- and I'm scared, lost and alone,
a little girl without her Daddy --- and I
don't know what to do. What do I do??

(c) 2008, Karla Dorman

DADDY, I MISS YOU - WHERE DID YOU GO?

It's hard to believe you are
no longer here. I expect to
hear your voice, telling me
everything's okay, that you
love me; I expect to feel
your arms around me; and
then I wake up -- I can't
believe you're gone. I miss
your presence in my life --
much more now than ever.

(c) 2008, Karla Dorman