A Father's Cry Poem by Wilfred Mellers

Last night, I dreamed I cried;
Tears flowed like a hurricane, far and wide.
I woke up feeling sad and depressed,
Plagued by regrets that leave me so distressed.

I wear a blank face, trying to hide,
Holding back tears so my children won't see me cry.
It hurts deeply to have lost so much so fast,
I wonder how long this pain will last.

I see the grief in their eyes as they ask me why,
But no answers come, just a tear from my eye.
How, how, how could this be?
I've lost the ones dearest to me.

We are now a broken family,
And I often ask myself, 'How could this be? '
Why did this happen to us?
Staying together was a must.

What madness this all seems; I can't believe,
All I can do is watch them leave.
The iron bird takes them to distant lands;
No more walking together, no holding hands.

No more trips to the mall;
Yes, my friends, I have lost it all.
My house is no longer a home,
For the first time, we are truly alone.

This is a major crisis for us,
Though we can still speak through man-made devices.
It might as well be in outer space,
For I can't hold and touch your face.

It hurts so much to see you weep,
But these words are what you should keep:
Whatever pain, whatever strife,
I will continue to love you more than life.

The heavens opened to celebrate your birth;
No precious metal can attain your worth.
I made a solemn promise that day,
To take care of you come what may.

No matter where, no matter when,
I will be there for you until the bitter end.
Please, for me, don't cry;
This is not the end, nor is it goodbye.

Wherever you are and whatever you do,
Remember that I will always love you.
We will love you just the same and not refrain,
For no greater love in this life can ever be attained.

Chin up and cry no longer,
For the love I have will only grow stronger.
You are my life and my link to the future,
For you are my sons and my loving daughters.