Goodbye Dad

Once upon a time
I existed not knowing you
Wondering about you
Then one day I found you
You wanted to know me too
The thrill I felt surpassed
Any fear of the unknown
Seventeen and on a plane
Entering a new era in my life
Meeting a man who had been a mystery
For so many years
A moment in my life
I will never regret
Years went by
Letters and phone calls
Tears and laughter
Good times and bad times
But never a moment
That you were not dear to me
Now twenty one years
Have passed
And it is time to say good bye
To a man that tried to be so strong
For so long
Once upon a time
I existed knowing you
My heart breaks
As I say good bye
I will never regret
Taking that leap
To meet a part of who I am
I love you dad
And will never forget
How strong you were
Rest now
Your hardships are over