My Father's hands

Last night I held your hand
My dearest darling dad
I need you to understand
I love this life we've had
I thank you for loving me
For travelling across the seas
To this wonderful Aussie country
Leaving behind your precious family

Last night I held your hand
My dearest darling dad
I guess I need to appreciate
Every precious moment; I've had
With you; over these many years
I don't know how long we've got
But this I do know; I love you so
I really want you; this to know

Last night I held your hand
My dearest darling dad
I felt the texture of your skin
It looked so dry; oh so thin
Your veins visible; so very stark
Against your paleness; my remark
Ah dad; I love you so
I don't ever want you to go

Last night I held your hand
My dearest darling dad
As I listened to your breath
As I thought about your health
I realised that time has flown
61 long years have passed
Since my precious birth
Ah we have shred so much

Last night I held your hand
My dearest darling dad

Gathered around your table
Enjoying laughter; while we're able
Your grandchildren here too
All laughing together with you
I will always remember these
Most wonderful memories

8th July 2018
With Shelley and Michael