A Gift That Says "Thank You"

(Here's a good example of what can be achieved. Francesca has kindly given her

permission for her poem and story to be published)

An Unselfish Role

What is your name : Francesca Cull

Who do you want the poem written for: My Dad

Why do you want the poem written: My father has been diagnosed with a Terminal Brain Tumour he has approximately 3 months to live. I want something special to give him and maybe i could read it at his funeral, that may sound that im being really negative but he is very very ill, and i have looked everywhere for something special and unique (as my father is to us) but i have not found anything. Please help

What style of poem would you prefer (happy, sad, romantic etc.): happy memories

Please choose which package you would prefer : Standard

Would you like a copy of the handwritten drafts : Yes

What are the key messages you would like to send: How our father has been our rock to myself, my mother and my two older brothers, how he has always been there, how he is what a true father epitomises, how much he is loved, and how much he will be missed, but he will live on in us. My parents have had 50 years of marriage on 29/10/05 and have been totally devoted to each other and us as children and our families too. Nobody could wish for a better dad.

An Unselfish Role

This death, it is no good thing,
because it brings about days, such as this,
a memory of a long forgotten moment,
a memory of a tender, loving kiss.

A memory, a falling autumn leaf,
a reminder that life is for the living,
a reminder of great days, now gone by,
a reminder of a hurt, still unforgiving.

But Dad, I wanted to say "I love you",
wanted it said before you left this Earth,
because you've been a mighty fine father,
Dad, I do know your true and honest worth.

I looked everywhere for something unique,
like you, special, to share what's in my heart,
because you've been a rock to us all,
and to lose you, will tear us all apart.

You've been there for everyone of us,
a true father, Dad, you're the epitome,
you are so loved, you will be greatly missed,
you have made our worlds a great place to be.

We could not have wished for a better Dad,
now it's hard, I have to fight back the tears,
as you were totally devoted to Mum,
we're glad you got to share your fifty years.

On a brighter note, you'll get to know first,
the Almighty answer will spring to mind,
and we know that you'll be welcomed there,
because Dad's like you are rare, hard to find.

Just know that you will always be with us,
we'll carry you, in our hearts, in our soul,
and Dad, we all just wanted to say "thank you",
thanks for playing such an unselfish role.

Copyright Allen Jesson :) 2005
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