Poetry from the Generations 

Father and Friend
by Velma M. Carlson

Dearest father and friend,
   You have bid us adieu.
The angels of death came and
   Called
The brought you a message.
   ‘Twas from Heaven above,
one that must come to us all

You carried your cross,
   Dearest father and friend.
In this world you had darkness
   For years.
In life you spread sunshine to
   Others.
In death I know you will see.

We shall miss you so
   Dearest father and friend.
But we know you are resting
   “In Peace”.
You have not died; you have just
   Gone away.
Dearest father and friend
   “Sleep.”  

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