My Son Mark passed away on 22nd September 2010 aged 18 - I love him with all my heart and these words are for the son I love and will never forget.

For you my dear son - "until we meet again"

Mark

When you were born,
I felt a love so fierce,
that the thing that got between me and you
would surely be vanquished
to the far ends of the earth with just a look.


When you began to walk,
I hovered over you,
wanting to shield you
from the inevitable falls
you would take in finding your stride.


When you started school,
I stood fierce on the sidelines,
wanting you to return to hold me,
yet proud that you faced the uncertain
with an independent soul.


When you went out,
I spent endless nights staying awake
until I heard your safe return.


When you left home to make your way in the world,
I felt an inexplicable fear
of losing you to something dark and hideous,
waiting to claim you for its own
before you left your mark upon the world.

When I think of all the times I could have,
should have pulled you back into the nest
and did not, I die a little inside.

It is only fitting I die a little.
A parent should not outlive a son.

I love you Mark

All my love - Always - Dad