My Blog Poem #6

This poem has now been revised somewhat with a chorus and set to music.

"Remembering Papa"

In Loving Memory Of My Father

SOLOMON PETER (PETE) DECKER

(July 28, 1883 to February 14, 1930)

I recall those happy days ... so many years ago -

And my Papa who was wonderful and dear!

I was Papa's Little Girl, and I loved my Papa so!

I felt secure whenever he was near!

My favorite place to sit was on my Papa's lap -

When he came home I shouted with glee!

His pockets held "surprises" for me to unwrap -

And he saved all his pennies for me!

I remember the way I learned to write my name -

While I sat upon my Papa's knees.

I traced Papa's dots, and it seemed like a game -

As he was teaching me my A-B-C's!

It was strange to me when my dear Papa died -

For I was only a few months over seven!

I remember that I cried ... as my dear Mama cried -

When God called Papa up to Heaven!

In my little-girl mind I could not understand -

Why my loving Papa had to leave!

But God, in His mercy, wisely had planned -

A way for "Papa's Little Girl" to grieve!

A special gift from Papa not long before he died -

Was a big doll I told my secrets to!

Mama overheard me say to my doll ... as I cried:

"I'd rather have my Papa than you!"

I vaguely remember that simple childish deed -

Perhaps it's what The Good Lord had planned!

It was His loving way of supplying my need -

When He took Papa to That Heavenly Land!

Written By Thelma Decker Hill

John 14:3 - Jesus said:  "After I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to myself, so that you will be where I am."