Remembering Dad
“…I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.”*
Such Scripture truth braces me up with God’s grace
Propelling me to move on, bounce back, march forward
Every time my yearning for my human-fortress intensifies.
Vulnerable to attacking nostalgic angst
I’m now succumbing to the reminiscence-force
My heart cannot defy, and surely my mind can’t deny.
Vividly lingering, and now steadfastly clinging …
Images of my Dad’s cheerful countenance
Prodding and inspiring me to do my utmost
Caress of his hands, soothing my feverish forehead
Nurturing while gearing-up my faith-fortitude
The warmth of his loving fatherly counsel
Punctuated with, “I love you, my darling daughter.”
There I was with my dear Dad in his intensive care nook
Singing psalms, reading Bible verses to him
Praying fervently… yet hiding my grief.
With my hands clasped in his, I saw him smile with his boyish grin
Uttering no word, but I heard in my heart his shout of care...
Serenely, he gave up his final mortal breath
Leaving me and my siblings grateful to the Almighty Father
While singing “It is well with my soul.”
I imagined my phone ringing, “Hello, Dad… I miss you…”
Staring at his photo, I exclaimed
“I see you and Mom holding hands in heaven.”
Calendar reverberates awakening reality…
Dad’s celebrating with angels his death anniversary.**
*Hebrews 13:5 “… I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.”
Today is one month death anniversary of Dad who went home to heaven on January 2, 2019 at 5PM.
February 2, 2019
Written on the one month death anniversary of Dad who went home to heaven on January 2, 2019 at 5PM
1st place, “Loved and Lost” Poetry Writing Premiere Contest
Sponsored by Regina McIntosh; judged on 1/26/2023
1st place, “Poem Titled Saudade” Poetry Writing Contest
Sponsored by Edward Ibeh; judged on 2/24/2019
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