Blinded by the Speed of Life
I never took the time to speak my love
I never told him what I was thinking of
I never thanked him for all he had done
I never said I was proud to be his son
I always waited for the perfect time
I always kept those thoughts inside my mind
I always choked on the words when in his sight
I always said I would, in bed at night
But, I was blinded by the speed of life
Now, on angel’s wings he’s taken flight
To have shared his world, I feel delight
I was blinded by the speed of life
And, now it’s too late, I missed my chance
I wasn’t there for his final dance
He never heard me say what I had to say
Now, I miss my father, every day
I was blinded by the speed of life
Now, on angel’s wings he’s taken flight
To have shared his world, I feel delight
I was blinded by the speed of life
Joe Flach is an amateur poet living in Gig Harbor, WA. Joe has been writing poetry, short stories and song lyrics his entire life but has only recently found the courage to share some of his work with others through internet websites and his own Poetry Facebook Page – “Poems, Lyrics and Stuff by an Average Joe”. As a professional consultant working in the fields of crisis management and disaster recovery, Joe uses has writing as a form of stress release and an opportunity to expand his horizons. Joe is a father of four children who he often relies on as a source for inspiration.
Joe,
ReplyDeleteI am sorry for your loss. I am sure your father must have known you loved him, even though you may not have said it. In fact, he is probably smiling down on you from Heaven as I type this.
Your new friend,
David Fox
Joe, your poem is so touching and beautiful. Why is it though we find it so tough to tell someone we love our deepest feelings and emotions about them? The longer we put it off, the easier it becomes to ignore it......... perhaps your poem will serve to help others to express their love because when we lose them to death, it is far too late by then.............. an important lesson! Thank you for sharing a deep and beautiful poem. Hugs to you, my friend. Sheri
ReplyDeleteThis poem is written in an old style, very appropriate to the personal and mournful tone. Thank you Joe for "showing" your feelings.
ReplyDeleteDear Joe,
ReplyDeleteI was moved by your touching poem about your Dad. Very well expressed and my condolences for your loss.
Sandra
Hi Joe. Nice, expressive and moving poem. Thank you for sharing and continued blessings!
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