Of course you know I'm a mess reading this. This poem is perfect. Beautiful, heartfelt, amazing. I can't even give a proper comment, your words have overwhelmed me.

Chels this is touching beyond words. I think it is such a moving poem to read out at a funeral, and the message it holds is so strong. There is lots to be taken from this, like how precious time is and what we make of it, and how we remember it.

The bond here is so priceless and I am so glad you had this bond with your father. It is lovely to read of all the memories from your childhood, the whole time we can see a little girl looking up to her father.

Beautifully worded Chels. I hope writing this helped you release some emotion.

xx

So so beautiful.... Chels, I want to show this to my mom. I just showed her the pictures on Facebook (and the one where you were wearing the Bears jersey). I know she'll love it as well.

Absolutely incredible. Being able to convey these emotions in a poem and have the courage to read it aloud will be one of the most touching things ever. A very special poem for a special person who will never be forgotten for a second. Just thinking of the significance of "hands" could mean so much, and know He will take care of you both, on this earth and in heaven.

<3

It is hard to express these immanent feelings, you can do it so well

This is indeed an amazing poem! So heart felt and emotional. Congrats on the WIN!

Keep writing:)

Nothing more can be said than a big congrats on the win, and I'm sure there is someone special saying it as well from Heaven.

Hugs <3

This is painful to read, but in a way that feels clean and healthy, not harmful. Thank you for sharing your heart with this poem. Thinking of you.

VERY NICE , SO TRUE

AS PER ME OUR PARENTS ARE OUR GOD.

VERY NICE , SO TRUE

AS PER ME OUR PARENTS ARE OUR GOD.

This is heartbreaking; my eyes are watering. Chelsey, thank you for sharing with us what you're going through, and for making it seem like losing someone we love so much is not the end of the world, and there are lessons to be learned from it. You are stronger than most of us could ever hope to be. I hope it's not weird to say I'm proud of you, and I respect your dad for raising the loving, thoughtful young lady that you seem to be.

This is beautiful and powerful, my friend.

Very moving and emotional piece Chelsey. This shows your strength and wisdom and I am certain your Dad was and is still so proud of you. You give everyone a reason to continue and to keep themselves strong. You are an inspiration to me and so many and these words you write, are a true dedication and honour to that fact.
xx

Beautiful.

Sorry for your loss.

Beautiful.

Sorry for your loss.

This poem is beautiful and emotionally moving. My throat is dry now and my eyes watery as well. I feel like you are incredible woman, this seems so at peace and so strong, your father must have been very proud of you. But I am sorry for your loss.

Wow... all i have to say is this poem had me on the verge of tears! it is so beautiful and your dad had to be one great man to be able to have this effect in your life...

My dad is about the same. only some of this my dad never does because he is not an affectionate person at all. but all i could think about while reading this is how my dad makes me feel when he calls me his baby.

I am so sorry for your loss

<3

This actually brought me to tears. i Recently lost my mother, I wasnt there when she died, nor at her bedside.

Beautifull written, I feel your pain. 5/5

Judging comment:

Words can't express the emotion in this poem - Chelsey definitely didn't leave a dry eye in this house with poetry like that. I can't even imagine what she is currently going through, and I know poetry is such a great emotional outlet.. but her poem here shows so much strength. I love that she says she will read this at her Dads funeral.....such an amazing tribute to him. I had chills every line. There's nothing to critique here. Just a touching piece of poetry.