For the Very First Time

My dad has been on my mind a lot this week as we move closer to Father's Day. This will be the first time he will not be here with us to celebrate. This poem came to mind as I reflected on the blessings I had with him.

For the Very First Time

For the very first time
A Father’s Day without you
Wishing for just one more time
It’s suddenly all so real again
For the very first time

For the very first time
A baseball season without you
Wishing for just one more time
To talk about the Reds and Cards
For the very first time

For the very first time
A wheat crop harvested without you
Wishing for just one more time
To talk about the prices rising and falling
For the very first time

For the very first time
A basketball season without you
Wishing for just one more time
To watch a game together
For the very first time

For the very first time
A Father’s Day without you
Wishing for just one more time
To show you how much I love you
For the very first time