Oh Father

Oh Father, where have you gone
Through many winters and time
More and more, I call your name

Longing for those arms,
That stole my heart
Willingly to be yours always

Barely could walk,
But you were there
With open hands

So many times
So many hugs
I have always cherished

Soft warm smile so sweet
Melted me quick
Always never wanting it to disappear

Pure heart that gave me the world

Wanting my happiness

And giving so much more

Never was it easy
But yet your ways
Made it worth the fight

Times of joy and laughter
Followed by times of sadness
Every thing must change

We all learned and grew
By our side
You always stood

Self torments
Bitter demons
You beckoned yourself

My love always there for you
Never did it fade
Your pride turn it away

I am your little girl, grown daughter
Not of blood but heart
Always and forever shall be

Through time, through pains
I still call you out
Waiting again for a sweet embrace

Submitted by Joely, Lincoln, NE