It is difficult to say goodbye <br />We will miss your daily homily <br />Through which the right messages <br />You did so gently seek to convey <br />We will miss your kind heart and <br />The peaceful smile that you always wore <br />The attentiveness with which you listened <br />And advised us when we were in trouble <br />We will miss the blessings and prayers <br />That you showered on us so unstintingly <br />Even as you did suffer illness and pain <br />It is now the Lord’s turn to look after you <br />Just the way you did look after all of us <br />Your ever increasing and demanding flock <br /> <br />Dedicated to a priest friend who expired today<br /><br />Sandra Martyres<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/goodbye-dear-father/
