Two months have passed since Dad left us,
And still, the pain remains
I miss him every day,
In every single thing
Father, since you've been gone
My life stopped too
Food has no flavor
Music lost its tune
Nature lost its charm
Frozen soul, heavy heart
At night, I pray for peaceful sleep
I hope you don't haunt my dreams,
I wish for the night to slip by unbroken
As each morning, reality screams
I think of you coming back
Though deep down, I know it's not true
I miss our laughter and our talks
And all the adventures we knew
I glance at my phone, waiting
For your name to light up the screen
I feel powerless, distressed, and lonely
Without you, I'm not tranquil
People say I'm strong
But they don't see the pain
The tears that flow each night
The hurt that I sustain
I keep myself busy
To avoid the thought of you
But your smell and touch
Are always there, it's true
The weight of your absence
Is heavy on my heart
I can't breathe without gasping
We were never worlds apart
I miss you more than words can say
A place in my heart will never be filled
Though time may pass and wounds may heal
You'll always be with me, still
-A