No Need For More Sorry
For My Daddy
Quickly came months, disintegrating years to gone.
In that way, time did alter-sway my grieving sphere.
My initial crying mainspring long ago stopped
though, at times, new tears do swell, then quietly drop.
Through grace, my hurt’s intensity calmed and altered
while my heartache’s core substance never once faltered.
Let life’s days proceed as seasons do so dispense
but, Daddy, know my missing you remains intense.
I want so much to tell you, long for you to know,
I am no longer an uncertain woman-girl.
With you I could now discuss matters of the world
then hug you tight, twinkle smiles and curtsy a twirl.
I wish I had snuggled into your strong shoulders
when a toddler, little girl, teen and then older
but such does not express the truth of our story,
it was not our Father-Daughter human journey.
No need, no way, no use, Daddy, for more sorry.
We no longer need heed regret’s weighted worry.
Our issues were spiritual-growth intended
and love itself kept our twin silence befriended.
No longer do love-regret tears need to be wept
though I still miss you more than my joy can accept.
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November 18, 2017
Copyright © Caycay Jennings | Year Posted 2017
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