The careless bullet
of an unidentified coward,
shot at unknown cars
Struck the tire of a truck
driving 65 MPH
ending the life
of the man who
was my father.
30 years ago
today....
For 30 years
I've worked through
confusion,
ANGER,
pain.
Slowly -the words of my father
crept back into
my life..
admonishing
teaching
guiding.
life lessons I now applaud:
never let pride
mask the love you have
for others.
People are people-
not bad
not good
they are just trying to survive
with the cards they were dealt-
so don't judge.
Offer kindness-
not hatred...
Forcing a relationship
that doesn't fit
is equivalent to
barking up a dead dog's ***...
To have a friend
you must be a friend.
There is no shame
in asking for
help.
Don't mock the homeless,
the lost addicts
or women of the night...
Always remember
never forget -
There,
but for the grace of god
go I.
Say now what you need to say
so you never regret
not having said enough -
Thanks Daddy,
I love you!
I  will miss you
*Always