You left without a last embrace
Before I could see a last smile on your face
My heart bleeds; my eyes tear
Every moment, I long for you to be near.

Every picture deeply reminds me of you
My love for you has become as fresh as dew
Your demise gave my life an empty hue
But I long for the day He'll make all things new!

Your smooth hands nursed me
Your kind heart loved me
Your strong arms guarded me
Your bright mind thought of me

My heart deeply longs for you
My mind can't stop thinking of you
My eyes are dying to behold you
My arms can't wait to embrace you

You were taken away so swiftly
No last words, no last embrace
Why was the end wrought hastily?
Why didn't I atleast see your face?

The image of your smile will forever grace my mind
For no other love as yours will I ever find
In my heart, you'll always have first place
And in heaven, my greatest joy will be to see your face!

When I held your hand as a young boy
When we trod about with so much joy
When I looked outta the window in your car
When we both looked at a shinning star

When we spoke on the phone from afar
When I sent you a song on WhatsApp
When we laughed and joked thereafter
When you found out I could rap

When you left us without warning
When we couldn't stop mourning
When we imagined you'd suddenly appear
When we really wanted you near!

Every letter I write stems from the depths of my heart
Your love infected me; so did your art
In life, no better friend have I had
But what's more, you were both friend and father, Dad!