I love you dad,

But I didn’t say this enough

I don’t think!

You were my strength.

My rock

When you transitioned, nothing could fill the vacuum

My earliest memories were standing on your shoulders

Feeling like I could conquer the world

I conquered the world

Whilst the world placed barriers

You showed me that I was limitless

You made me see I was enough

You encouraged me to spend time with myself

To value my own wisdom

You taught me to believe in myself

To stand tall  and walk with pride

Your faith in me strengthened my voice

And made me walk taller

You left too early

But your work was done

It’s been decades since you passed

I still remember you

I love you dad!

I taught my daughter early

The beauty and power in those words

You never said it, but even in your absence

Your presence and love is ever felt.

Journey well, till we meet again.

 

 

Tee Adeyemo is a poet and the Editor of Ladiescorner.ca. She misses her dad especially in the summer months as his birthday approaches.