Dearest Daddy

By: Patrice D. Wilkerson

You are truly the best father anyone can have
We are going to miss your hugs, kisses, and your laugh
Our minds keep telling us you are in a better place
But our hearts long to see your beautiful face
You are genuinely one of a kind
You are the sweetest, funniest, and most caring person anyone could ever find
Everyone knows we all share something very special
We have this bond that is truly unbreakable
You were so proud of all of our achievements
You were always there for the good and the bad moments
Don’t worry, we’ll tell D.J. how wonderful a man you were
We will all cherish your memories forever
God wanted you; He saw fit to set you free
We miss you and we love you, our dearest daddy

This poem previously appeared in my book entitled, “Through It All, I’m Going to Make It,” copyright 2010, ISBN 978-1-934936-51-1.