Dale Sr. Poem

[44chargerfan]

I Didn't Really Die

A fine Daytona afternoon, the season just begun.

My boys were running one and two, and I was having fun.

I probably could have won the thing, but something held me back.

I was busy watching Dale and Mike -- and holding off the pack.

I was looking toward the front and not really to the rear.

Something tapped me on my bumper, but still I had no fear.

I thought it might be Sterling - I knew he was nearby.

When Sterling smells the checkered flag, I'll tell you, he ain't shy.

I slipped a bit. I turned the wheel. I sensed something very odd.

It wasn't Sterling's tap I'd felt. It was the tap of God.

"Not now," I said. "I'm racing hard. There's work still here to do."

"You're time is up," He whispered low, "So say a quick adieu."

I wasn't really ready, but I didn't have a choice.

He'd tapped me on the bumper and I'd heard His hallowed voice.

So I did as He instructed. I just packed it in and left.

I guess it can't be helped that I left some of you bereft.

Did you see those birds upon the wall as they scattered in the breeze?

Will it make it any easier to know that one of them was me?

There was also Davey, Dad and Neil and some other guys I've known.

And they all came to Daytona just to escort me on home.

Hey - congratulations, Mikey! You made a worthy run.

I wish you many, many more. You're wins have just begun.

All that fun you had in Victory Lane, I was proud as proud can be.

Did you see a seagull flying low? Yeah, Mikey, that was me.

So, friends and fans and family, don't mourn me for too long.

Get on with life - take care of things - be brave and proud and strong

I'll surely miss you every one. About that I will not lie.

But as long as you remember me - I didn't really die.

[DOR 58 FIGURE 8]

Hey, did you make that up or did you find it some where? That was really a nice poem!! I know someone else that could apply to, Rich Johnson? :*-(

[Charlie's Angel]

Wow.. I'm not an Earnhardt fan but that was just beautiful. It was sad what happened to him that day but that poem really puts things in perspective doesn't it? Thanks for sharing!

[CIN]

Yes, that poem was beautiful...and yes Dor, I did think of Rich and it is exactly how I feel....

[TMAC]

Boy Kid!that Was Impressive
I Got A Short Story For You, I Went To The Waldof Astoria For Dale,s Last Championship,at That Time Not A Lot Of Fans Showed Like Today,had Many People Asked Me What Was Going On,anyhow Went In Side To The Bar To Find Out If Anyone New If Dale Would Be Coming Out,bartender Tells Me In A Little While They Will Bring His Car Out Front With The Winston Car And Take Pictures,i Was Like Cool.so I Went Out To Wait And Wait And Wait.finally I See All These Security Guys Coming Out So I Knew It Was Happening.so After All The Photos Were Taken,i See That They Are Going To Bring Him Back To The Hotel Throught A Side Door Because Now Everyone Now Wants An Autograph And They Were Keeping Everyone Back[except Me]went To Side Of Building Waiting For My Chance[huge Circle Of Guards Start To Form] So I Pretended To Be Walking By And As Soon As He Got Close,i Walked Straight Up To Him And Asked Him To Sign My Brickyard 400 Program From The 94 Race[ I Attended It] Anyhow Next Thing I Know I Have All These Guards Grabbing Me So I Grabbed His Arm And With A Smile That He Could Only Give He Said"son ,walk Like You Know Me"and Signed The Program And Was Impressed How I Got Through To Him....

Have Other Stories But This One Is Just About The Top

[racingfan]

Thanks For That Little Story/poem. He Was The Greatest Driver Nascar Ever Had. God Bless Dale, Love Ya, Miss Ya.