Post by michaelgallatin on Jan 1, 2012 13:01:37 GMT -5
In the still, dark night
when there's no light,
your face
I clearly see.
And though it's muted
and convoluted,
your voice comes
through to me.
It may be pale
from beyond the veil
but your smile
is Heaven sent.
And your words I'll heed
because indeed
they're given
and not lent.
I believe you bother
as you're still my father
to visit for
this while.
Once I'd had enough,
you were loud and gruff
though you did it
with some style.
It's an Army thing,
I hear your cadence ring
as you shout out
to be strong.
And I must admit
you never did quit,
you held out
all along.
Right to the end,
my Dad, my friend,
though we'd
not always agree.
Now you start to fade,
you dear old shade
but I'm glad
you came to me.
Deep in my heart
though we're apart
I cherish this gift
from you.
And even as a ghost
when I need you most,
I'm glad that
you come through!
Michael "Love You Dad!" Gallatin
when there's no light,
your face
I clearly see.
And though it's muted
and convoluted,
your voice comes
through to me.
It may be pale
from beyond the veil
but your smile
is Heaven sent.
And your words I'll heed
because indeed
they're given
and not lent.
I believe you bother
as you're still my father
to visit for
this while.
Once I'd had enough,
you were loud and gruff
though you did it
with some style.
It's an Army thing,
I hear your cadence ring
as you shout out
to be strong.
And I must admit
you never did quit,
you held out
all along.
Right to the end,
my Dad, my friend,
though we'd
not always agree.
Now you start to fade,
you dear old shade
but I'm glad
you came to me.
Deep in my heart
though we're apart
I cherish this gift
from you.
And even as a ghost
when I need you most,
I'm glad that
you come through!
Michael "Love You Dad!" Gallatin
and 
all
time for me 
echoes, hope you all are doing well 
