for you.

The miles between us fade, but i will always be your girl.

i love you. 

i said. 

i love you too. he replied. how could i be so lucky i thought!

i want you to stay with me forever, oh but cheyenne things don't last forever. 

i make one last wish. 

he is dead now. 

it is my 86th birthday. i am alone on a terrible monday.

daddy i said.

i know you are an angel. remember when we were friends?

i blow out 86 candles. 

wishes come true. 

dad. and me. 

Reviews

[John the Baptist]

The speaker here is recalling her father's death. Though at first we might think the event was in the recent past, we find out at the poem's end that the speaker is celebrating her 86th birthday. Some memories stay with us longer than others. The passing of those we love is one of those memories.

[Betty Hermelee]

Your dad, the angel conversing with you, on what would be your 86th birthday...but alone, except in spirit being with you father who is in heaven.
Nice
Best,
B

[Richard🖌]

Ohhh, so beautiful, Cheyenne 🍁

Held within the wonder of your heartfelt words, released through my eyes were the wondrously warmth, regard, and love that still flows between Your Earthly Being and your Dad's Angelic Self … whoever said there's no beauty in sadness, never read this.
Your Dad may be gone, Cheyenne, but he left you so many memories to embrace your heart and keep you feeling loved ⁓ time for another candle.

You made me brim-up … your gentleness shining bright.
Thank you for sharing You and Your Dad! ⁓ Richard 🍃

[AngelaFaith]

How beautiful sweetheart ❤️

[JE Falcon]

Sadness can consume us, this poem breaths that. We are hoping a positive poem finds your pen.

[Coyote Poetry]

A sad poem with a hopeful ending. We do miss the people who loved us, had concern for us. Thank you dear Cheyenne for sharing the story. I am a father and I appreciate the words you had written. Thank you for sharing the amazing story and your thoughts.
Coyote

[Fabian G. Franklin]

I bought my baby girl a special Valentine that says, "Silly jokes, little talks, sharing smiles, me and you. I love us." Every night when she goes to bed she has to have a hug and kiss from me and a pinky forever promise. This was heartwarming.

[Cyprian Van Dyke]

Whoa this is a powerfully emotional write. Very well penned, especially for it being so short. Tyfs

[cheyenne s garcia]

thank you so so so much ! it means the world to me.