The Greatest Father
I Miss My Dad
Through tear-filled eyes I asked the Lord,
Why He took my Dad.
He was the best of fathers
A girl had ever had.
God looked at me with pity.
And I felt warmth as He smiled.
I thought I felt Him hold me
Then say, “Don’t cry, my child.”
“As time passed, I grew lonely
For the child that I once knew.
He asked to be a father, dear
So I lent him then to you.
But just like any parent,
I worried constantly.
And as your dad grew older,
He must come home with me.”
I thought about how sick dad was -
His mind and body failed.
I knew, then, God’s sweet mercy,
Had once again prevailed.
He couldn’t watch dad suffer,
As it tore His heart apart.
Just like any parent,
His children are His heart.
Though it was hard to say “good-bye”,
Dad’s pain at last would cease;
I started to say “thank you, Lord”.
My Dad was now at peace.
Then as the words began to come,
My thoughts still on my dad,
I knew my God in Heaven is
The Best Dad I ever had.
About the Creator
Margaret Brennan
I am a 78-year old grandmother who loves to write, fish, and grab my camera to capture the beautiful scenery I see around me.
My husband and I found our paradise in Punta Gorda Florida where the weather always keeps us guessing.
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Comments (2)
I don't know when your dad died, but you have my condolences. This was such a heartfelt piece of writing. Awesome.
I never looked at the death of a loved one like this. Definitely a new way to view life . . and death. Thank you for such a heartfelt emotion put into words.