Dear Dad..
I try to hold the tears back,
but they flow freely
They form two rivers down my face.
My hands reach up to catch them.
My lips, cheeks, and eyes
are drenched with my sorrow.
Clumsily, I breathe in and out;
slow, deep breaths.
My lips quiver, my eyes fill up,
and all over again, I sob.
Now my heart beats fast,
my body shakes up and down as I sort out my thoughts.
Looking in the mirror my reflection silences me.
My face is red, my eyes puffy,
I can't believe myself.
With a straightened back and dry cheeks,
I look once again at my reflection.
This time the mirror seems more pleased,
even though the inside of me is still suffering.
If I had my life to do over,
I'd have chosen you to be my dad once more.
Even if it meant losing you again,
It's worth all the tears in the world.
You were my sunshine when skies were gray.
I loved you and honored you;
You took all my tears away.
I was happy to be with you,
Proud to be your little girl.

Sweet tears are shed,
this pain I lay to rest.
It's hard lettin' go
but I keep movin' on,
in a place I don't belong..