and now the ocean
seems a little deeper
you died
and the world
seems bleaker
I can't hide
my tears
remembering
all those years
when my father
put his hand
on my shoulder
and said
"my son"
now that he is gone
it's only memories
that I can hold dear
it's those memories of you
that I see in my mind
feel in my heart
so very clear
so very clear

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