Father's Day.....

Dearest Daddy,

The last time I saw you was on Father's Day....  shortly before you passed away.  I can't remember how many years ago though.  I seem to have blanked that out, but it doesn't really matter.  I've tried and tried to write something acceptable, you know, just 'right'. But whilst doing so I found I labored so much that 'it' just wasn't 'right'.  So, I finally decided just to put 'it' down... nothing fancy.  

There are so many memories that I'm hard pressed to choose what to reminisce about.  No matter, *we* know.  What is important is that you and I did have those times together.  I always knew that those moments *that were happening right now* were to be treasured and would be cherished always and ever after.  I am so happy for this.

There is an emptiness that will never be filled - a void that will never be expressible. When you left you took so much with you... but left so much behind...  You were the only person who *remembered* and  I miss that... and you.... but there are no regrets.

I Love You,

~Your "Shadow"~

Do not stand at my grave and weep,

I am not there, I do not sleep.

I am a thousand winds that blow.

I am the diamond glint on snow.

I am the sunlight on ripened grain.

I am the gentle autumn rain.

When you wake in the morning hush,

I am the swift, uplifting rush

Of quiet birds in circling flight.

I am the soft starlight at night.

Do not stand at my grave and weep.

I am not there, I do not sleep.

Do not stand at my grave and cry.

I am not there, I did not die!

Do not stand at my grave and weep.

I am not there, I do not sleep.

I am the song that will never end.

I am the love of family and friend.

I am the child who has come to rest

In the arms of the Father

who knows him best.

When you see the sunset fair,

I am the scented evening air.

I am the joy of a task well done.

I am the glow of the setting sun.

Do not stand at my grave and weep.

I am not there, I do not sleep.

Do not stand at my grave and cry.

I am not there, I did not die!

~ Author Unknown ~

~ Peace & Blessings  ~

As Ever, Miss Stormy