R.I.P My Father and My Best Friend

by PoeticSoul   Aug 30, 2008


I remember as a little girl
My dad was such a significant part of the world
He was there through all the tears and frowns
And there to pick me up when i was down.
We loved watching "Legends of the Fall"
And dancing to "Butterfly Kisses" which was our song.
I remember when he used to sneak me cookies when mom said no
Until mom found out and said no more.

My Father was the first best friend I had ever had
And in my eyes he was the number one dad
But what i found out soon was that being the best wasn't enough
They took him before I could even express my love.

I remember that horrible night
When every time I closed my eyes I saw his face
I remember wondering why
But I understood the following day.

The following morning I awoke to sunshine
It was so bright that when i looked it hurt my eyes.
So I went about my day like always
I could just tell it was going to be a good day.

When I arrived at my grandma's everyone was full of fear
There was a stigma in the air that was really unclear.
At the sight of my mother I began to feel afraid
And as the words fell from her lips my life had completely changed
She held her head down and said," your dad's dead".
And as my heart broke the tears began to shed.

Brace your self for the story that changed my life
And understand that yours can change as well with the drop of a dime.

He was doing his job, driving his cab
Only 4 hours to go, I'm sure he was glad
It was 1:30 am and he was sent to a home
Where he picked up 2 boys who appeared to be alone
When they reached their destination, thats where everything went wrong
These boys planned to rob him
But didn't take the money and be gone.

it turned out it was planned
As the getaway car followed shortly behind
I can't imagine what was going through my dad's mind
As the 2 boys in the back of the cab held a gun to his head
Pulled the trigger and left him there dead.

My father's life came to an end
And I no longer have a best friend.
These boys decided his fate
October 30th, 2007 was the date.

Now there's a wife whose lost her husband
A son growing up without his father
Two daughters with no one to walk them down the aisle
Two grandchildren who will never know their grandfather
A father whose lost his wife now his son
Two siblings who no longer have their brother
And many grieving a friend.
My family is now broken because there's an important piece now gone
And 6 kids I hope pay for what they've done.

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  • 16 years ago

    by Shellaine shelli

    Oh my gosh gal, this brought tears to my eyes. This was so so tragic. I don't know how someone can actually find it in themselves to take the life of a living human being. I remember when the gang broke into my dads house and attacked him so brutally, we all thought that my dad was going to die, we have strong suspicions that his girlfriend planned it but i guess I'll never know, I am so sorry for your loss, i know how painful it must be for you, after my dad was attacked he never went back to who he use 2 be, he has got permanent brain damage and its as if the father he use 2 be is dead. But you are a beautiful and strong person who is going 2 go really far and make your father proud!!!!! Never forget that he is now your guardian angel and is up in heaven watching down on you and will always be alive in your heart as long as you allow him 2 be!!! this poem was just such a powerful and strong piece, you have got so much talent!!!! Its not our circumstances that make us who we are but our spirits and you have got a truly beautiful soul!!!! You are such an inspiration to me!!!! I really wish i could give you more than a 5 because you really deserve it!!!! An amazing piece!!!! Never give up!!!!
    Love
    Shellaine, hugs

  • 16 years ago

    by SimplyEclipse

    This poem is amazing. I don't know what else to say, I'm not even sure who my father is, & i'm like omg that was so amazing, I'm so sorry, it must be really hard...I couldn't even imagine...Ur a strong person...Never give up b/c this is Great work

  • 16 years ago

    by cassanova

    Wow.. so sincere, that is so sad. i cant imagine losing my father. i am sorry for your lose, and it was so recent. i hope every single person pays for that, and their family has to fee, and go through what your family has.l

  • 16 years ago

    by Dian PH

    My father's life came to an end
    And I no longer have a best friend.
    These boys decided his fate
    October 30th, 2007 was the date.

    *damn it!! those who did that to your father!! it really hurts though like im also his child!! be strong okay!! take care always!! 5/5

  • 16 years ago

    by Dian PH

    I remember as a little girl
    My dad was such a significant part of the world
    He was there through all the tears and frowns
    And there to pick me up when i was down.
    We loved watching "Legends of the Fall"
    And dancing to "Butterfly Kisses" which was our song.
    I remember when he used to sneak me cookies when mom said no
    Until mom found out and said no more.

    *im a little beet jelouse cause even i have a dad!! we dont so close as what ur dad is...

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