Today my father passed away.

Today my father passed away.
He lived to eighty-two.
He said he had a full life.
A soldier, and a teacher,
a true friend to all he knew.

Today my father passed away,
His family at his side
Although we were estranged
He was my father who
I looked upon with pride.

Today my father passed away.
He stood over 6 feet tall.
Of one thing sure it could be said
He never had an unkind word
for anyone at all.

Today my father passed away.
He joins his wife who went before;
she waits for him to call.
She was the one he called his
sweaty pie, his one and only doll.

Today my father passed away.
Just one son, his family was small
He loved his children, great and all,
Michael, Patricia; and Michella,
Andiel, Mitchell, and Izabella.

Today my father passed away.
We celebrate his life with joy and
grieve our loss today. If he were to
walk along the beach he would
leave his footprints in the sand.

Today my father passed away.
His love for sports began at birth.
His choice was basketball or golf,
he’s still making plans to play.
those final hours here on earth.

Today my father passed away.
Cancer took its toll with
little pain and an open soul.
His wit was fresh, his mind was clear;
he told us all his time was near.

Today my father passed away.
His last confession here on earth.
No regrets, his life was full.
His final words, “Oh God’, “Oh God”.
The heavens welcomed his new birth.