GOT TO SEE MY FATHER

Traveling far,

energy low,

light changed to darkness

many miles ago.

Trying to reach home

before his end.

Traveling this road alone

all over again.

Last chance cafe

is up ahead.

I will pull in, not to stay,

just for coffee and short bread.

Then it came to me,

his heart is weak,

this is my father I got to see.

Maybe the last chance we have to speak.

For a lesson learn

is wisdom gained.

Never to be late again,

for this I yearn ,

just to whisper his name.

FATHER

Poetic Verses By Gamaliel H. Gooding

Copyrighted 2009

TO MY WIFE ON HER BIRTHDAY

I find you so special in every way.

I learn something special and

exciting about you each passing day.

I have watched you overcome pain

and sadness, I have witnessed yours tears.

I have watch you grow during these thirty-five years.

I have tried to be strong for you in

my weakest hours.

I have tried to nurture you as a

gardener would his flowers.

I have always seen in you a pure heart

and the uncanny ability to carry on the fight.

Even when things seemed wrong,

they always turned out right.

I have always admired the greatness of

your stature and the strength of your

convictions. How you rely on past

experiences and your intuition.

Your Birthday is very special to me

because I have you in my life. It

is even more special to me because

you are my wife.

Happy Birthday,

Your Loving Husband

Gamaliel H. Gooding

Poetic Verses

Copyrighted 2009