My Father's Shadow

A poem of how a girl feels safe in her father's shadow.

I remember as a child
Walking in my father's shadow
He would not let me go ahead
He said that I should follow

So behind their loving father
My kids now walk along
Following in his shadow
Just where they belong

Now with my family gathered round
I know my time has come
To say farewell to the ones I love
To go back where I started from

Then as the room fades to shadow
The sun goes behind a cloud
I hear the angels call me home
With voices strong and proud

So, with my final thread of life
I turn to face the window
Knowing that I will once again
Walk in my father's shadow