Purple Sunset

As I lie there in my bed asleep,
dreaming a dream so welcome & warm~
I could only wish it were real.

The man in my mind during this

time of deep sleep, was more than

who he seemed.

My Father, My Friend, my life-long

mentor.

My guide, my pal, my father & friend.

As I gazed out the window, in

this dream of mine,

I looked upon him in his Youthful Glow.

A man as I remember, but energetic

as the Sun which shines

& the Moon that glows.

He was playing with all the young children;

running with the greatest of ease.

As I Looked upon him with his child-like charm,

I turned and sought him out.

I approached him with a Tear in my eye,

anxious to hold him in my arms.

He turned and Came to me.

He picked me up and held me So close.

A Hug I will always remember.

He turned to leave me, but I just held on

tight.

I could Never let go of My father, my friend.

~ Written by Hope Holcomb, October 2004