Since you’ve been gone
I have never felt this alone
When you left us
It felt like I was hit by a bus
It has been two years
Who will wipe away my tears
The time is now seven
One day I will see you in heaven
Wouldn’t it be grand
If you was here to hold my hand
To walk me down life’s highway
And make sure I don’t go stray
It is hard to say how I feel
I only wish this wasn’t real
We all were sad
The day you left us dad
They tell me I should be glad
But how could I when I’ve lost my dad
With you gone it left an empty space
How can I carry a smile upon my face
I miss coming over on Sunday
Just to sit down and play
Even though I have a wonderful wife
I wish you was here to be part of our life
We know you gave it all your might
But you were just to tired to go on and fight
That day we laid you down
We all walked around with a frown
We cried when you left this town
But we all know that you received your OLE HAND ME DOWN CROWN
We love and miss you
BY: Sean Bates
DAD
My dearest dad 'I love you',
I think of you each day.
I feel your arms around me,
that's how I get through my days.
Your looking down upon me,
to guide me on my way,
but its very hard without you,
each and every day.
People always tell me,
the grieving will subside.
But how can it get better,
without you by my side.
No matter how hard they try,
to help me with this pain,
I am all consumed by thinking,
It will never be the same.
I know one day we'll meet,
in the Heavens up above.
It's the one thing that helps me,
to never forget your love.
My dearest Dad, I love you,
Your with me every day.
I will keep this love within me,
until that beautiful day...
I LOVE AND MISS YOU DAD
A TEAR
A tear sliding down from the eyes of my soul
Painfully washing away all the dust of the earth,
Trailing to the heart of my being.
A tear falls gently on this tender heart,
The message of needs seen and heard.
The desire to do more, be more overshadows life's Light.
Each new day, every passing dawn, all is unchanged,
It's all the same.
A tear to take away the pain and shame
As it falls to the ground.
Removing the emotion but not my desperation.
The needs seen by my souls eyes.
Cries heard by my Provider.
He assures me he has heard
Promises it shall be done.
I believe and therefore I see
The hand of Love gently growing me,
Watering this garden with all my tears.
My winter is over, there are no buds.
My fall, long removed, yet still no roses.
I know my Father hears.
I know He is working for me!
Oh, my soul, not another tear.
Gone but not forgotten
You were so full of life,
Always smiling and carefree,
Life loved you being a part of it,
And I loved you being a part of me.
You could make anyone laugh,
If they were having a bad day,
No matter how sad I was,
You could take the hurt away.
Nothing could ever stop you,
Or even make you fall,
You were ready to take on the world,
Ready to do it all.
But God decided he needed you,
So from this world you left,
But you took a piece of all of us,
Our hearts are what you kept.
Your seat is now empty,
And it's hard not to see your face,
But please always know this,
No one will ever take your place.
You left without a warning,
Not even saying good-bye,
And I can't seem to stop,
Asking the question why?
Nothing will ever be the same,
The halls are empty without your laughter,
But I know you're in Heaven,
Watching over us and looking after.
I didn't see this coming,
It hit me by surprise,
And when you left this world,
A small part of me died.
Your smile could brighten anyone's day,
No matter what they were going through,
And I know everyday for the rest of my life,
I'll be missing you.
BY: Sean Bates
God Gave Me An Angel
God gave me an angel right here on earth,
He taught me my values and gave me self worth,
He guided me through life with his wisdom, God's light,
He steered me from wrong, and lead me toward right.
He stood by my side when things were rough,
He taught me in bad times we need to be tough.
He was always there when I needed him throughout all my years,
He laughed with me in happy times, and comforted my tears.
My angel on earth was sent from above,
God paid him not in wages, but with eternal love.
He was my confidante, my rock, my protector,
Then God decided his job was through, We all cried sitting on the pew
He need not a halo, or silver wings of grace,
For the glory of God's love shines upon his face.
My Guardian angel can be replaced by no other,
He was gods gift to me - I call him my father.
By: Sean Bates
Without You Here
My life is so cold without you here
Each day I try not to shed a tear
It seems like just yesterday you left my life
When I first heard the news it cut through me like a knife
I went to my room and sat on the bed
As the words kept running through my head
I kept wondering why God took you away
Each night I kneel down to pray
And ask if I could see you for just one more day
Knowing that you're not here tonight
Makes me wonder if I'll be alright
Each morning I wake up and hope it was a dream
and when I find out your not here
It makes me want to scream
Each day I think of running away
Hoping I can find you some other day
And since you're not here my life is so cold.
LOVE YOU DAD
You Were There For Me
Words escape me
at this moment
that seems like the end
yet it is only the beginning
when friendships are close
and dreams are far
you were there for me.
Tears fill me
with memories of both good and bad
some nearly forgotten
yet all dear to my heart
you were there for me.
In times of trouble
and in times of thanks
you stood by my side
and held me up.
Through your ever-patient ears
to your comforting hugs
you were there for me.
From that first day
you held me in your arms
I knew that you would love me for who I was
you were there for me.
And until the day
when I am old and gray
I will always know that
you are there for me.
