I know it was a dream but still it felt so real. br My dad was right here next to me, his arms I can still feel. br br He asked me how I'm coping and if I felt alright. br I cried and tried to tell him ''Dad, I'm just so sad tonight.'' br br I told him of my lonliness and of my crazy fears. br I told him all the things he's missed with me throughout the years. br br He said that he had been here, he knew just how I felt. br He said that he was proud of me and by my bed he knelt. br br He prayed for my forgiveness for all the pain I had. br All I could do was hold him and say ''I'll always love you Dad.'' br br He sat in the recliner that was always left for him. br He watched until I fell asleep but left the lights on dim. br br He whispered in my ear ''I'll always be around''. br I woke up disappointed...an empty chair was all I found. br br The air was thick with his cologne. I heard him call my name. br Since last night I know for sure I'll never be the same.