Chains break | Filed under General
We are each a link in a chain, some a very strong link and others a much weaker link. It was today, December 29th 2002 that a name was called breaking a link with us here on earth. Little warning was I given that name would be called, taking from me that strong link that I loved so dearly. It broke my heart the day my daddy died he did not go leaving me alone. I still have my beautiful memories and his love is often my guide. Even on those days, I can not see him I have pictures, I have memories and he is always by my side. I know the chain is broken and a strong link is gone from my family leaving us to never be the same. The one thing I draw comfort from is each link will be called one by one and at some point in time will be a chain again.
Daddy
For many years I knew a man,
Who gave me love at its very best,
He always did what he believed right
He loved others as much as he was loved
He gave everything he could with no thought
For many years I knew a man
This man I once knew and will always remember
As my daddy and I love him even now
No matter the words I write or say
Will ever show how much I miss you
Time goes by, the loneliness grows
Nobody knows how I miss you
In silence, I think of you
Your name I often call
Memories seem to be all I have
Few to no one knows my sorrow
Seldom does anyone see me weep
In my heart I keep the love I have for you
Loving you has never stopped and never will
Inside my heart deep you are with me still
So many heartaches are in the world
Mine is no worse than others
My heart aches as you hear me whisper
Daddy I need you and I miss you so
The many things I feel so deep
I often find the hardest to say
At times I just can’t stay quiet any longer
So Daddy I’ll tell you anyway
In my heart there is this special place
No one else can ever have
It is your place Daddy
I love you, Daddy and I always will
Victoria Smith 12/29/2005@ 12:49 AM
For many years I knew a man,
Who gave me love at its very best,
He always did what he believed right
He loved others as much as he was loved
He gave everything he could with no thought
For many years I knew a man
This man I once knew and will always remember
As my daddy and I love him even now
No matter the words I write or say
Will ever show how much I miss you
Time goes by, the loneliness grows
Nobody knows how I miss you
In silence, I think of you
Your name I often call
Memories seem to be all I have
Few to no one knows my sorrow
Seldom does anyone see me weep
In my heart I keep the love I have for you
Loving you has never stopped and never will
Inside my heart deep you are with me still
So many heartaches are in the world
Mine is no worse than others
My heart aches as you hear me whisper
Daddy I need you and I miss you so
The many things I feel so deep
I often find the hardest to say
At times I just can’t stay quiet any longer
So Daddy I’ll tell you anyway
In my heart there is this special place
No one else can ever have
It is your place Daddy
I love you, Daddy and I always will
Victoria Smith 12/29/2005@ 12:49 AM
Yes today is a difficult day for my family but as I type this I am now smiling. I can just see daddy smiling down on me, calling out to the other links of the chain that are with him. “That is my Little Girl, Sugh” for he never called me Victoria or Vickie it was always Sugh. Proud of me he always was just as I was always proud of him. I miss you daddy!
December 29th, 2005 at 2:25 pm
Indeed. The chain remains unbroken. For our loved ones are still able to effect us even from there.
December 29th, 2005 at 3:26 pm
In a month it will be the anniversary of my mother’s passing. Those days are hard, but I remember her with love and I believe she is watching.
December 29th, 2005 at 3:38 pm
Mine was sure missed this holiday. That empty seat at the table made me think of him. I stood in for him and took care of all the things he would have done.
December 29th, 2005 at 4:42 pm
I actually got chills as I read your poem, along with tears in my eyes. I’m sorry for your loss that you mourn every day. Your Daddy is with you and always will be. He’s proud of you and loves you.
Love & hugs to you my sweet friend.
December 29th, 2005 at 5:27 pm
The poem is beautiful, Ms. Vickie. It touches my heart.
I won’t pretend to know what it’s like to lose a father, but I lost my mom just before Easter this year. My oldest child passed away 10 years ago.
Your loved one’s memories never fade, but it’s never quite the same. I take comfort knowing that mine are happy - and that they’re in a better place. I also like to recall funny stories about my family members. God bless you.
(((HUGS)))
December 29th, 2005 at 5:53 pm
I know what it is like for a girl to lose her daddy. I lost mine 30 years ago and to this day I miss him so much…. lovely poem Vickie, and it is true that the chain of love is NEVER broken.
December 29th, 2005 at 6:25 pm
An absolutely beautiful poem. Your Dad sounds like he was an amazing man and I’m glad you have so many fond memories and that he still walks with you in your heart.
I smiled at the ‘Sugh’. My uncle (who coincidentally passed away 10 years ago this month) had a similar pet name for me as well that I still cannot bear to hear or speak of ever again. He never called me by any other name either and just that word even today will make my breath come to a halt.
Thanks for sharing the poem.
December 29th, 2005 at 7:07 pm
Memories are the best. Enjoy those and be comforted that you will get to see your father again someday.
December 29th, 2005 at 7:12 pm
Now you have a chain reaching from Heaven with a very special link…your guardian angel.
December 29th, 2005 at 7:13 pm
You My dear, are one of the strongest links I have ever had the pleasure to know. For in your grief and sorrow you are still able to touch others and lift them with your words. No one can ever replace the love between a daddy and his little girl. It is a wondrous love that binds for an eternity. He smiles on you this day Victoria….enjoy him.
Yours Always…
December 29th, 2005 at 7:28 pm
What a lovely poem Vickie, I hope you never “get over” your Dad I wish for you the memories to last forever. Hugs and prayers,
December 29th, 2005 at 7:51 pm
I miss my dad, too. Sending you lots of warm, empathetic cyberhugs, Vickie.
December 29th, 2005 at 9:56 pm
I never had a Daddy to loose. I had a step-father who was cruel and a drunkard.
I was however blessed with the greatest grandfather a little girl could have. He was my protector and he loved me dearly. I lost him on my birthday (Jan 31st). For weeks I felt numb with shock and loss. Even now the pain of his leaving is sometimes so real I can almost reach out and touch it. Never had anyone loved me so completely and unconditionaly and never have they since. At my lowest moments the one thought that keeps me going is that someday I will once again sit on Pawpaw’s knee and he will brush my hair as he tells me a story.
I know the pain of which you speak.
December 29th, 2005 at 10:33 pm
What a beautiful tribute.
December 29th, 2005 at 11:28 pm
Beautiful remembrance. Made me tear up thinking about my dad. The chain is never unbroken.
December 30th, 2005 at 12:45 am
Beautiful. Just beautiful.
Chains of love, which bind our hearts, are the ones we all could use.
December 30th, 2005 at 1:27 am
Wow wonderful Post girl! What’s the pld saying “love isen’t love until you can give it away!
December 30th, 2005 at 5:54 am
What a wonderful and yet beautiful tribute to your father.Take care and have a Happy New Year!
December 30th, 2005 at 1:59 pm
You know I’m thinking of you and missing you. I know how trying this is for you, even now. I know this is what I’ll be facing too for the rest of my life. A beautiful tribute from a beautiful soul.
December 30th, 2005 at 2:09 pm
That is lovely Vickie, your Daddy is with you every day.
December 30th, 2005 at 3:18 pm
There is a special bond between fathers and daughters, isn’t there? My parents are still living but my husband’s are both gone. I know he misses them terribly, especially at the anniversaries of their birthdays and deaths.
December 30th, 2005 at 3:27 pm
You’re absolutely right. Our loved ones that have passed on before us are always with us. We can still have a relationship of sorts with our loved one after they have died…it’s just different. And know that when it is your time, think of all the loved ones who will be there to greet you and show you around.
December 30th, 2005 at 3:51 pm
My father has also gone already. In who I am he is always with me.
December 30th, 2005 at 7:29 pm
big hugs sweetheart, that is just beautiful
December 30th, 2005 at 9:35 pm
Beautiful post.
December 31st, 2005 at 4:33 am
I lost my father several years ago - thanks for the poem, it’s beautiful.
Vicki
December 31st, 2005 at 9:21 am
Vickie A beautiful poem, I cried as I read it. We have our memories and our loved ones are always nearby.
You write beautifully and I loved your list in a recent post.
I have read your words before, you
inspire people.
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terrific too. Take care, and keep the
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December 31st, 2005 at 10:17 pm
I know your dad would love your tribute to him. I used to call my younger daughter wee sugh; I don’t really know why. My dad is one of my best friends, so I know what a huge loss it is.
December 31st, 2005 at 11:40 pm
Beautiful poem, Vicki! Your dad’s sitting at God’s table, and someday we’ll all be together there. Sounds like you were blessed with a good daddy.
January 2nd, 2006 at 10:19 am
Vickie, the chain is not broken, just a little longer, but the slack will be pulled out of it one day, and you will be with your Dad again. Chains never break as long as you still feel love for someone you love!
Beautiful Poem!