twenty years later
on this month you've left us
too long ago but the hurt
is still upon us
the tears still drip
silent sobs still reign
every time we remember
every time comes December
it's been that long
but the wounds
never healed
the memories still fresh
of the last Christmas you've spent
of those last days that's left
of your life here on earth
we remember, comes December
never put your hands
hugging your sad face
never cry out loud
in dark despair
instead to quietly
suffer, to silently
accept what this life
has to offer
never put a pout on
those lips
try to put a smile in spite
of the pain
never bow in defeat
but instead
stand up and
fight till the end
always hope
for the best
always go on
without regrets
for every day
is a teacher
and every moment now
will soon be lost forever
dad, those were your thoughts
words of wisdom you've brought
to me, to us, to guide us
to help us in this life
too long ago now
but still we remember
too long ago now
but still we suffer
in your absence
we all cry in silence...
for dad, we still miss you a lot....
