I Saw My Dad Today Poem by Jim Yerman

I saw my dad the other day…it was on my morning walk
He was standing underneath a tree…and so I stopped to talk

I said, "Dad what are you doing here? " as I leaned against the tree
He said, "what I do every day around this time…"
He was checking up on me.

"But I walk this route every day, " I said, "and I never see you underneath this tree."
Hs said just because I don't see him doesn't mean he doesn't see me.

But you've been gone so long I cried…so many years I've been on my own
He smiled touched my shoulder and said, "Son, you've never been alone."

And so we talked a while…it was the best conversation we ever had
and when it was time to leave I said, "It was great to see you, Dad".

I smiled at him and just before he faded from my view
he smiled back then answered, "It was great to see you too."

And now ever morning on my walk…I smile as I pass that tree
at the gentle reminder that wherever I go…Dad is looking out for me.