one last time

Dad, you were my anchor in life's stormy sea A steady presence, a guiding light, a shelter for me When you left, the tides of grief swept me away Leaving me to navigate the darkness, day by day In my memories, you're dancing with Mom, a waltz of love Your smiles, a radiant sun, warming my heart from above In the water's playfulness, our laughter echoes still A splash of joy, a treasure I'll forever hold and fill But why, dear Dad, did you have to slip away? Like autumn leaves, your presence faded, leaving me to pray You shielded me from life's rough edges, a gentle breeze Why did life's storm claim you, and leave me to freeze? That last call, a whispered goodbye A silence that spoke volumes, a heart that couldn't cry If life hadn't swallowed you, would I have felt this pain? Would I have known the depth of love, and the ache of loss in vain? You made life's imperfections, a work of art A masterpiece of love, a beating heart Though you're gone, your memory stays A bittersweet reminder of life's fleeting ways In dreams, I still see you smile A ghostly whisper, a love that lingers for a while