See that bed?
That's where he had his heart attack
When my dad was alive.
See that hospital?
That's where he was
When my dad was alive.
See those chairs?
We sat there waiting
When my dad was alive.
See those double doors?
I walked through those
When my dad was alive.
See that fountain?
I used to see it everyday
When my dad was alive.
See that cafeteria booth?
That's where me and my family ate
When my dad was alive.
See that nurse?
I think she might recognize me from
When my dad was alive.
See that couch?
That's where I sat
When I learned
That my dad had died.
See this smile?
It's been gone ever since.
Today I visited the hospital that my dad passed away in. I didn't realize that the feelings would come back so strong. It's been nearly 5 years, but it feels like yesterday.