Goodnight dad, see you in the morning

[smedley2]

I want to read a poem/monologue which, I think, concludes every verse with the line "Goodnight dad, see you in the morning" at my dad's funeral. Can anyone help me find it? This would mean so much to me. Thanks Simon.

[Wisebird]

I found this Simon, but it seems that it is a poem to his father from a child who has died. I don't think perhaps it is what you want. I hope you find the right one. Best wishes at this sad time.xx I Stood By Your Bed Last Night I stood by your bed last night, I came to have a peep. I could see that you were crying, you found it hard to sleep. I whispered to you softly as you brushed away a tear. "It's me, I haven't left you, I'm well. I'm fine, I'm here." I was close to you at breakfast, I watched you pour the tea, You were thinking of the many times your hand reached out to me. I was with you at my grave today; you tend it with such care. I want to reassure you that I'm not lying there. I walked with you towards the house as you fumbled for your key. I gently put my hand on you, I smiled and said, "It's me." You looked so very tired and sank into a chair. I tried so hard to let you know that I was standing there. It's possible for me to be so near you everyday To say to you with certainty, "I never went away." You sat there very quietly, then smiled. I think you knew In the stillness of that evening, I was very close to you. The day is over....I smile and watch you yawning And say "Good night, God bless. I'll see you in the morning." And when the time is right for you to cross the brief divide, I'll be there to greet you and we'll stand side by side. I have so many things to show you, there is so much for you to see. Be patient, live your journey out....then come home to be with me. ---Author Unknown

[Quizmonster]

My condolences, Simon. I hunted through various poetry sources but failed to find the specific poem you want. However, I did recall another which contains what seems to be the same idea of the loved one's still being present. If you click here, that will link you to a web-page which contains the poem. I do hope someone is able to point you in the direction you actually want, but - if not - you may consider my alternative offering.

[RevShirls]

Simon, my thoughts are with you too. I am not sure about the poem you are talking about either. I know the one well that Quizmonster has given you a link to. I am also very fond of some words of Joyce Grenfell: "If I should go before the rest of you, break not a flower, nor inscribe a stone, nor speak in a Sunday voice, but be the usual selves that I have known. Weep if you must, parting is hell, but life goes on, so sing as well."

[RevShirls]

I just remembered that there are some lyrics of a song by Pam Thum called "See You In The Morning". I'm not so familiar with it myself, but a family had it played at a funeral I conducted. If you can't find the exact poem that you are looking for, perhaps you could have adapted the words of this song to suit you. The words are as follows: I think of you, remembering our times The laughter the love We never planned to say goodbye Sometimes I cry 'Cause yesterday's gone And I know it won't be long Until forever comes But we share this hope That we still have a home Where we will meet again Until then Chorus: I will see you in the morning Just inside Heaven's door I will see you in the sunrise Over on the brighter shore No more tears, no more pain In a far better place I will miss you till then But I promise you again I will see you in the morning I will see you in the morning So many lives Have changed because of you You lived so close To the God who now holds you Your dreams have come true

[Enola]

http://sbacari.tripod.com/poetry/goodnight.htm This seems to apply... *hugs*

[Enola]

http://www.geocities.com/twopoetsinlove/eyes.html Or possibly this...