Laura Raimondo - Dad

i miss your laugh

i miss your smile

the way we could sit

and talk for a while.

you were the life of the party

never missed a beat,

its a shame for those

you didn't get to greet,

since you were a man

many would feel lucky to meet.

christmas was never the same

your leave caused great pain.

If i had one gift,

was granted one christmas wish;

you're who id spend it with

so i could run and jump

into your arms

feel you stumble

cause your getting old

but thats a tale that won't be told.

christmas brings joy and delight

but i feel anger and spite

for losing you left a wound that won't heal

this is a pain that is just to real.

(Peter J. Raimondo Aug 28 1963- Sept 27 2007)

Laura Raimondo

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