Why did you go? Where have you gone?
Why did you leave behind-
all of the memories
of which new ones I shall never find.

You've left behind a life
fulfilled with laughter, joy and tears
a life that has touched so many hearts
throughout all of the years.

A father, a friend, a teacher,
you've been there in every way.
Your great presence in my life
is missed each and every day.

Yesterday is gone forever,
tomorrow will soon be here,
but life as I have always known it
does not seem very clear.

As teardrops fall from my eyes
and misery fills my heart,
they say "move on with your life"
but I don't know where to start.

My life has barely begun,
and I've taken such a fall.
Graduations, weddings, and births,
how come you will miss them all?

I know the day will come,
when my pain will not be so deep,
but I guess time must pass
before I take that giant leap.

And, as for you Dad,
you know you're forever in my heart,
so please help me realize
that it has come time to part.

I've known you for a moment,
I'll miss you for a lifetime.