i am there

i click my heels three times and i am there

in less comfortable shoes and much younger of course

and you are there too

that space between your two front teeth showing

because you are smiling

you always were

the clouds look so soft up there in the azure sky

you invite me to join you on one

singing a slightly off key tune

but in your voice any song is a lullaby

the sun peeks through a cloud

                        a sequin in the sky

a new quiet is born in this moment

i awaken from the dream

to light the yahrzeit candle for yet another year

because you were my daddy

Author's Note

the photo of my daddy and me was taken in 1970 in blankenburg, belgium

Reviews

[Neville]

These are such beautiful words Lydi and as always so skillfully crafted. On this occasion you have made available to us here a truly beautiful dedication to your daddy. Oh' and what's more, the photo of you both is smashing too. I am truly glad that I stopped by here today.....N

[Lydia Shutter]

Neville, thank you so much. I appreciate the visit. Lydi**

[AYVID N]

Lydi, this poem is such a beautiful expression of love. And such amazing poetry, it brought tears to my eyes. Thank you for sharing this unforgettable tribute to your Daddy.

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you so much, Divya. Lydi**

[AYVID N]

You are welcone. I loved the photograph too. It makes one wish intensely we could go back in time.

[Lydia Shutter]

If only, my friend!

[Gee]

That is so, so sweet. Please let my daughter remember me as fondly as you remember your father.

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you so much, Gee.....I am sure she will. Lydi**

[Gee]

I hope so. Thanks