My Papa

"my papa"

June 24,1991 was one of the happiest days of my papa's life. i came into the world and was in love with my papa. i would sleep on his chest and listen to his strong beating heart.

i would run to my papa's door, and wait for him to answer it. i would run and give him a big bear hug and smile as he snuck me a piece of chocolate behind everyone's backs. he was my everything and i was so excited to let him watch me grow up.

December 15, 2003 would change my life forever. when i heard the news of my beloved papa's death i was ruined! how was my life going to go on? he would never get to see me graduated high school or college or get married or have his great grandchildren.

a part of me was mad, i couldn't believe he left me! without a goodbye or one last hug or kiss! i never got the chance to tell him just how much he ment to me or how much i loved him!

even know that he is gone. i know he is still looking down on me, watching me grow up, and when i graduate high school, i'll look up at him in the sky and say "thanks papa, this is for you."

Story ID:	3738
Written by:	Beckie Twardowski (bio, link, contact, other stories)
Story type:	Poem
Location:	Hemet USA
Year:	2004