Father and Friend

I wrote this for my dad on his birthday 9/11/12

Awareness of our separation is painful,

Despite the opportunities it presents.

I recall feeling love as a child,

For you… and all, it made sense.

 

I may not have understood your point,

But I tried in light of what I knew.

If I had the money to travel,

I’d be on my way right now to see you.

 

It matters not the mistakes that you’ve made,

The order by which your priorities behaved.

Today, on this day, I pray that you’re free,

Free of the influence of the mind’s animosity.

 

Remember that curiosity is what got us this deep,

It’s not a hole, but the mountain can sure be steep.

You can stop learning, claiming that you’ve got it all figured out

But to continue growing is how treasure is really found.

 

I love you dad.