I wrote this for someone who wanted a poem written for their father whom they miss who is elsewhere working on oilrigs.

Across The Miles

As I sit here, knowing you're across the miles
I'm wondering how you are,
I look up at the night time sky
And wonder if you're looking at the same bright star.
I miss you daddy, please hurry home
I miss your warm embrace,
I miss that twinkle in your eye
And the roughness of your face.

If you hurry home, I have something to give
With plenty of smiles,
It's something I can't give you
With you being there, across the miles.
My heart yearns for you to be here
Because there's nothing I would rather have,
And that is to see that handsome face
And to know you're safely home, dad.

When I look out in the night time sky
And I look up at that bright twinkling star,
Tell me you see the same one twinkling
So it won't feel like you are so far.
I pray that you come home safely
So you can your have your little girl,
Because you are the bestest daddy
In the whole wide world.

I think, it's very good. I can see the inspiration behind it.

Very well written! That says a lot!!

Wolf One, you have done us all proud with this tribute.

Great tribute Robert. You always seem to have a knack for writing for other people-truly a gift.

Very sweet, indeed

Thanks everyone...I always enjoy writing for others. Just a little info and the request and I'm writing away.

Good job Robert I'm sure it was well received.

nicely written, Robert

Beautiful...........Isn't it comforting to know that one needs only to look at the moon, or at the stars, knowing that one they love is looking at the same moon / stars .........and how close to you they feel??? Excellent write Robert

Thanks Kev, Susan and Michele...I appreciate the nice comments. Anything is as close as a phone call or a letter, but when you look at the moon or the stars, you feel even closer.

Mmmmmm - I just remembered once talking with someone who was very special to me one clear moonlit night, and we were both able to see the moon at the same time.....it was nice because it seemed to almost "bridge" the gap that separated us.......He's a good friend who was a very special part of my life.