A Father’s Departure

lovebuglena on Jan 8, 2012

A girl watches her father get on a plane with a one-way ticket in his hand…

She stands by the airport window,

Her hand on the cold, foggy glass,

Watching her father

Get smaller and smaller

As he walks onto the plane.

Tears start to run down her face

Knowing her father has left her

With a one-way ticket in his hand.

Even her mother’s soothing touch

Does nothing to comfort her.

Even the presence of her mother

Will not bring her father back.

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VisionsToPonder on Jan 8, 2012
Aw, this is such a sad, heartbreaking read. Very emotional. I just want to hug the little girl. Great job.
Regis on Jan 8, 2012
You touch on a universal and sadly and seemingly a timeless theme of this life/world, Lena. A compelling write. Thank you.
susanjoynerstumpf1 on Jan 8, 2012
This is a great job. Extremely moving, and like Regis said, it is timeless ~ the feeling could be for any loss ~ plane or otherwise taking a parent or loved one away. I was very sad at the end of this poem because you brought me in.
susanjoynerstumpf1 on Jan 8, 2012
This is a great job. Extremely moving, and like Regis said, it is timeless ~ the feeling could be for any loss ~ plane or otherwise taking a parent or loved one away. I was very sad at the end of this poem because you brought me in.
mamta on Jan 9, 2012
An extremely emotional write; Thanks for sharing.

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