When the darkness was giving way to the sun I was tossing in my bed The chirping birds lulled me to sleep again That’s when….I had a dream That’s when I saw you dad I know I haven’t lost you You keep reminding me I haven’t In spotless white as usual, you looked at me Through your spectacles And your fingers as always caressing my head The most wonderful hand in the world Which, as a child I clasped In fear and doubt in wonder and victory I still remember dad…. Your lessons, your stories…language and literature And the wealth of values that I imbibed You have taught me to reject, to accept, To acknowledge and much more… You have also taught me how to find happiness You said I couldn’t “buy it by the dozen” You taught me how to enjoy the simple pleasures of life Be it coffee or cocktail Thank you dad for everything This morning too, you said You wanted a cup of coffee Coffee with dad….sounds fantastic When are you revisiting my dream, dad? Your child is waiting………!
