reflection
2008-06-14
A tribute to my Dad
It has been 20 years since my dad passed away due to medical complications [he was a diabetic] when he was admitted to the hospital. I did not expect him to leave us, since he had only retired 3 years earlier. I have missed him so much that I wished he were given another chance 20 years ago. Sadly, no. I wrote this as a tribute to him. If you had known him, you would know what I mean.
A tribute to my Dad
My life to you I owe You loved me and showed me love Have I not forgotten you, my dear Papa? It has been twenty years At birth, you greeted me into the world Holding me in your arms A new life began Knowing you At two, I left to stay with Grandma and Grandpa Not to return until I was fourteen Nevertheless, we still met Over the weekends At eighteen, you allowed to express my faith Though you were a Hindu You allowed me to be a Christian You respected my decision When I was working, you made sure I was home Picking me up from the university Where at times I worked late hours Knowing well how much I meant to you Then one day, twenty years ago, You were gone, I lost you I did not shed a tear How was I to know I would never see you. Papa, I will never be able to touch your face I will never be able to see your smile I will never be able to hear your voice Nevertheless, you still live in me You are part of me.
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