Please read this first draft poem about my dad. Leave a comment and tell me what you liked and what could be improved. Thank you for your imput.
Last Dance
by Kathy Stemke
A lifetime filled with memories
Your life, your smile, your glance
You tenderly reached out to me
To share with you this dance.
You gave to me the best you had
Your sweat, your joy, your tears
You sacrificed to dance with me
You pledged your heart for years
You danced with me the day I wed
So proud, relieved, and sad
We hugged and swayed around the room
With tears of joy, dear Dad
You taught me to stand tall and fight
With strength, and skill, and force
To persevere in all I do
And firmly stay the course
Even in my darkest hours
You came, advised, and stayed
You held my hand all through the night
To God we looked and prayed
But now you dance the dance of death
My Dad, my friend, so brave
Triumphantly you leap and twirl
And dance into your grave
Your song is not yet over Dad
I’ll say goodbye and then
I'll keep you close inside my heart
Until we dance again
Kathy Stemke's websites:
Moving Through all Seven Days link:http://www.lulu.com/content/e-book/moving-through-all-seven-days/7386965#http://www.helium.com/users/406242.html
http://www.associatedcontent.com/user/237923/Kathy_stemke_dancekam.html
http://kathystemke.weebly.com
