This is too powerful for words. Watching people we love get ill or die is unbearable.

Nominated.

This poem is so sad - the truth is often as sad as any fiction could create - in fact, sadder. It is clear from your words that this man, this father of yours is very special, and certainly too special to leave you. It does beg the question, "how will I cope, without your love?" The truth is, his love is with you, he has shown you how to love, how to trust and respect - long after this special man/love has gone, his lessons will remain with you; in every embrace and kiss and decision to step forward and trust.

Take care.