Letter To My Departed Child...Five Minutes

Pin,
Your humbled and sorrowed dad writes to you. This is the fourth in the series of many more letters I intend to send you to express my affection towards you. They will make you aware how I felt the moment you opened your eyes and how life has been the very moment the Almighty allowed death to lay its icy hands on you.

If I only had five minutes the day you passed away,

I would have had time to tell you all the things I needed to say.

I never got to tell you how much you mean to me,
Or that you were the best dad, better than any man could be.

The last time that I talked to you

I wish I would have known.

I would have said I love you,

and kept you on the phone.

If I only had five minutes,

the morning you passed away,

I'd give you one last hug so tight and see your great big smile.

I'd tell you that I don't think I could live without you,

not even for awhile.

I'd kiss your cheek and take your hand and tell you it's okay to go

And tell you that I'll miss you,

more than you'll ever know.

But you were gone so quickly,

One last car ride you'd take.

Before you even knew it,

you were standing at heavens gate.

Now God has called upon you,

It's time to get your wings.

To leave this life behind you,

And enjoy all of heavens beautiful things.

So wait for me in heaven,

Don't let me come alone.

The day the angels come for me,

Please be there to bring me home.

Ours have been of pure love and bountiful sorrows!

Until the day we meet again, I remain yours