I found a faded photograph of you,

in holding it, my hand began to shake.

I soon recalled the happiness we knew -

and had myself a cry for old time's sake.

I thought of running close along the beach

and jumping waves while we were hand in hand.

Alas those special times are out of reach -

they've faded like our castle in the sand.

We thought our day to part would never be -

we were too busy laughing, having fun.

I think back now, I wish it had been me -

no father should outlive his only son.

I found your faded picture in a drawer -

your soul immortalized upon that shore.