George Emile Matte "Slim"
Jan. 19, 1959- Nov. 5, 1996
Daddy
While you were here I
did not see
All the things that you
could teach to me
I did not hear all you
had to say
I did not listen I just
ran away
You always tried to
teach me right from wrong
Waiting to listen to
you way to long
Today’s too late to see
it clear
The time to realize
past by I fear
I needed you until the
finish line
You left me way before
our time
Unfair as it could be
Never again to see you
smile at me
Walk awhile with me
Now my baby is two
years old
Her grandpa she will
never know
All the things you
taught to me
Through your eyes she
will never see
I needed you until the
finish line
You left me way before
our time
Unfair as it could be
Never again to see you
smile at me
Walk awhile with me
--Angela
West
George Emile Matte "Slim"
Jan 19, 1959- Nov. 5, 1996
Where Did The Day Go...
I can't believe I didn't talk to you today,
I just don't know what happened but time got away.
My day started out slowly with a cry and a wine,
after all this year George would have been 49.
I laid down to nap at a little past noon,
and thought if I rested I would forget all the gloom.
I dreamed about childhood and how much fun we all had,
but when I awoke I found I was still sad.
So I broke out the photos and had a good cry,
I couldn't believe half our family had died.
The day was dark and cloudy with thunder and rain,
but then all of a sudden out the sun came.
I looked away from the pictures and fright,
and saw out the window birds and sun light.
I could see George so brave and ever so tall,
and I heard him say the words I love you don't
fall.
So with that I stood up and kissed all the frames and
I knew from now on someday we'd be the same.
So now as I wait to turn out the lights my heart is
peaceful
and I wish you goodnight.
Lucille Matte ~ January 19, 2008
