My Soldier

Daddy, can you hear me? I'm trying to reach you all the way down here on earth. It's been years since I've seen you, but I can sense you around by the little things you do. When I walk by you I smell your soap, I can hear you when "Butterfly Kisses" plays in the background or even a familiar country song. Daddy I'm looking at pictures of you holding me and pictures of you making funny faces. Daddy why do you visit brother but you don't come see me? There are times I need you. I believe it's because brother can't remember you, but at least you told him to let me know you love me. Did you get to see me graduate? I bet you had the best seat in the house. I was hoping you'd come see me that night but you never did, so slept and said "I miss you." Daddy have you seen your grandson? You must have because mom says you say he's getting big. Is grandma there with you? Is she happy grandpa came to be with her again? Tell her I noticed her around when I was cleaning and that she made me miss her chili stew. Tell grandpa I tried to visit one last time, and I miss him so much. Hey dad, can I get a new shirt of yours mine is all worn down and holey. Dad I better go Little Forrest is going to wake up in a few. I love you, later daddy.