Father

Father

We had our differences

 

Sometimes we could not see eye to eye

 

I guess destiny allowed the past to go behind as we went our separate ways

 

I would often pray that once again our paths would cross

 

But now you lie in slumber

 

While I lie awake

 

I ask that you please forgive me as I have forgiven you

 

My dream is to grow from the examples and words that you’ve shared with me

 

And for that I am grateful to be your son

 

And for this life I thank you

 

By Mauricio Montoya 

 

Author's Note

In honor of Maurico Montoya SR

9/22/1938 to 8/23/2012

Reviews

[Manda]

What a very expressive and honorable poem!

Simply....Beautiful

[Rachel Fitzgerald-Feele..]

a reflective piece of a sons realization of a fathers worth and significance despite life's differences...a heartfelt tribute

[Zap]

Peaceful... very nice... from the deep of your heart... I Know

[Ruth]

Powerfully moving love...a father's influence shall always leave us wanting to be more than we think we are, great poem xoxo

[Barbara Walker]

A wonderful tribute to your Dad. Emotional without being maudlin. I feel a great strength when reading this piece.

[KATHY SUE SILLS]

What a great loveing tribute!

[Alicia Schroeder]

Beautifully written peice to your father..

[Ron]

Very touching Maurico. So common it is that Sons & Fathers communicate so poorly during life. I told my tough ex Sgt Major Father that I loved him just once! The look of joy on his face and I am so glad I did!

[J. J. Nightingale]

I am sorry to know of your Loss .. I never knew my Father ..
This is touching, and pays a loving & honest tribute ..

Be blessed .. Jazz

[Sheila Kline]

I am so sorry to hear of the recent loss of your father!! I am sorry I did not know he had passed!!
Your tribute is beautiful!! Thank you for sharing with us a glimpse of your life with him!!!!