It was in the year 1999
When dad received news that his life was on the line
He once spoke of 'a visitor'
But I never understood until I found dad's last letter

"There he was, at my door
I stood face to face with my unwanted visitor
'kind sir, your time is up' were his words that made my mind go 'pop!!'

I invited in my intruder
Not sure if I was prepared for this encounter
We sat and we dined
And for a moment, I felt all was gonna be fine

That was when reality hit me
He walked out without crossing out my name from his long list
This visitor, truly is a beast
Even after enjoying all of my feast
He would rest not till I go down in defeat.

I close this final letter, with these few words to my daughter
I wouldn't want her to falter
So someone, please...
Tell her...

For now, I...