The Long Goodbye

The Long Goodbye

It was the darkest day

When we had to say goodbye

The day you slipped away 

I learnt to live a different way 

A crushing weight 

Bearing down on my chest

You took my breath with you 

I locked you away 

In a quiet place in my heart 

To find the strength to carry on 

I had to become someone I wasn’t

I’d hear a song and the tears would flow

Memories, sharp reminders

That you are gone 

I’ve learnt to live without you

But that space you left remains 

Are you proud of the life I’ve made?

You made me the person I am today 

So as I carry on my journey

I hope that you are waiting 

That you will hold me close

And I can say Dad - I love you 

Joanne C Hicks 

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4th May 2026 

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