A special Friend

Here I lay upon my bed  
In hopes of dreams for days ahead
The sandman had finally made his round
And placed his hand upon my crown
 
Awake in darkness I stand
With my mother in hand
Confused and dazed  
We thought we were crazed
 
When out of the dark a light appeared
A figure stepped out and we cheered
For in the doorway stood a tall handsome man
Just this once I loved the sand
 
As quiet like always he said not a word
We ran to him and hugged him though no sound we heard
A smile appeared on his younger tan face
We couldn't believe it was him we embraced
 
No more grey hair now black as a crow
A short sleeve button down with stripes in a row
Blue jeans as usual and a belt of course
Black cowboy boots too though he never rode a horse
 
God knew we needed to see this fine man
He allowed him to step out of the promise land
What a gift it was to hug him again
For her daddy and my papa was a very special friend
 
When I awoke I cried just a little
But I know he is happy and waiting  
For one day we'll all be staying
In heaven together forever praying