Ray

I'm afraid so afraid of the dying time,
Scared of the pain I'll feel when he's gone.
So many answers will be left unsaid,
Never ever wanting to be left alone.

He's now a ghost of his former self,

To stay proud and brave his goal.
Never he shows his really deep pain,
Deeply seated in his heart and soul.

Hope against hope, want against want,

For a signal from his children dear.
The loved ones always in his heart,
His childs voice is all he need hear.

His love was without conditions,

Never asking for any return.
But without an explaination,
Their backs on him they did turn.

He's broken hearted can't understand,

Why oh why do they stay away.
Are they afraid so afraid of the dying,
Wondering why to his dying day.

copyright © 1997 By Sheila Lynn

This Is dedicated to my Step dad

who passed away from cancer.
His children at least graced us with their presence
for 10 minutes before the funeral bagan, Sad.

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