I haven’t seen my family in many years

held their hands or shared my fears

too long since I’ve laughed with my father

or placed a kiss on the cheek of my mother

this road is one to walk alone

leave my children to grow at home

my daughter, I’ll miss her wedding day

the joy of giving her away

every time they think of me

they’ll speak about the man I would have been

smile at secrets I would have known

cry when they feel alone

I wish the journey did not end this way

and trust I’ll see them again some day