A Visit From Dad
by Chris Moland
As I look into the casket,
I see my reflection inside,
Around me I notice familiar faces weeping,
Then my father appeared at my side.
He takes me to moments
Through out my entire life,
Beginning with my 1st birthday,
Until the very moment in which I died.
Then he said "Son, I am disappointed,
For the things you have done and said,
You left your mother worried,
Praying that you were not dead."
"You seem to have taken for granted
The life that was so preciuosly given to you.
Look around you very carefully,
These are the people that you knew".
I asked with great confusion,
"What has happened to me?"
"Is there a reason that I am here?"
This I asked as I stood in disbelief.
He then replied,
"Now you will learn that there are people that care."
"I left you behind without saying I Love You,
I know that wasn’t fair."
"There was a fight between your mother and I,
One you did not happen to see,
But I pleaded with God to show my love
That I had so strongly for you,
That you would not die just like me."
"Things do happen for a reason,
This is true, but out of our reach.
So in return for my desperate plea,
This is the lesson I was sent to teach."
"Soon I’ll be gone and you will wake up in your bed,
Remember in your heart every word I’ve said."
"You’ve been fortunate enough to recieve another chance.
Now step back from the casket and take a second glance."
"The people you see gathered here
Are the ones that truly do care.
So appreciate them and show them your love.
For there is no promise that tomorrow will be there."
Submitted: April 9, 2001
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