I wrote this poem a little before my sixteenth birthday, right after my dad died.
I love to write poetry and to read others! It is a good way for me to get my feelings out on paper considering I'm not the kind of person who likes discussing my feelings to just anyone. It usually stays locked up inside me.
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I just wanted to thank you for writing this poem. I was sleeping over at my best friend's house when her father died of pancreatic cancer- three days after Valentine's Day. I had such an awful February- my house burned down, my brother was in a bad car crash, and I broke my leg in the three weeks before his death. For a while, I couldn't seem to feel happy; I felt like I was alone, like I had nobody who understood how I felt and could help me. Now I see that I'm not alone. You are a beautiful writer- thank you!
amy
It was a very sad poem but it seems that you have happiness written all over it. Awesome Job!
flory
so great.
Devan
Hey, im not 14 years of age, but this poem touched me dearly, my father died when I was 6, and I miss him dearly, this poem is beautiful!
Christine
Im seriously in tears right noww I just lost my dad and i feel the same exact way as you. Im sorry for your loss. Your a great writer, it was amazing.
stephane
this poem really touches me because my dad died when i was 12. it's been 9 years and i hope this poem will get me to accept my fathers death
jessika
this poem is absolutly amazing . my dad kiled him self when i was 9 & im 13 now so this poem made me cry .
sophia
i completely understand u! i just lost my father this year and he wasn't here for my 16th birthday either.
Jessica
Hi, my name is Jessica and i am 13 years old. Your poem has touched me in many ways because I have just lost a loved one. I was in a 4-wheeler accident about a month ago with my boyfriend. I made it out ok but unfortunately my boyfriend didnt. He was killed instantly. He slammed his head into a telephone pole. I always used to blame myself for him not making it, but it was a freak accident that neither I or anyone had control over. At 13 years old i never thought i would go through something like this. After reading your poem I felt like I am not the only person on the Earth that has gone through this. Your poem is so true and relates to my experience very well. It brings tears to my eyes because i enjoy reading it. I just want to tel you that your poem is wonderful and I support you. Thank you for writing this poem because it means the world to me. Thanks again!
Devan
This poem is so great. Im 13 and my dad died when he was 27 and I was 6 and my brother was 9. he died from pserosis. he was an alcoholic from a young age and began to drink so much his liver was practically gone. im so sorry for you're loss I know how it is. it made 7 years March 31st. this is a great poem. goodluck in all you do, God Bless, Devan!
Maria
This is an amazing poem i'm sorry about your father and remember that he will always be looking over you from heaven and he will always be in your heart
Jackie
i really like your poem because i can relate, my father passed away on december 16,2004 (16 days before my 16th birthday)and it really helps that someone else can relate to me.
liz
when i read it i actually started to cry. i am so sorry u lost ur dad but now otheres can feel for you 2.
Nasra
I was so touched redaing this poem. I too lost my father and this poem its remarkable poem. Thank you for sharing it with us
Hannah
Hey um, that is really really good. It is like exactly how my ex-b/f use to feel when his mom died of breast cancer. um, you have a great talent, as do many, but dont stop writing your feelings. i know it helps, i'm a writer too. Just keep writing, your good at it.
renee
Hey Sarah i thought ur poem was really touching, 2 thumbs up! My grandma passed away last month n i cried jus reading ur poem. I'm not sure if i can relate 2 losing my dad though, but my fren lost her mom 4 yrs ago. I hope u won't b 2 sad, but it's gd if u let ur feelings out n not bottle them inside. Thx 4 ur poem again!
Katie
Absolutely wonderful, a close friend of mine just lost her father and i think you summed up the way she is feeling right now perfectly.
gloria
Your peom is really great keep writing.
Jill
Your poem was very touching,and inspirational to other people like us. I can relate to you and your loss because my father died when I was 8. Dont wry its hard, but it will only get easier as time goes by, just remember to never let go.
Shelby
EXCELLENT! I lost my mother when I was 11, this poem is like you read my heart!
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