A Poem of Gratitude: A letter to my Father

This poem was inspired by one of the most important people in my life: My father. I hope you all enjoy!

Thank you: Words I've said a thousand times and yet I cannot help but believe you do not understand the importance of them. Two small words that give one the power of expressing gratitude, and yet these words are often not enough. I am a writer, and yet, I find myself at a loss for words. You’ve left me speechless, for thank you is not enough.

I’m sorry: Two small words that hold the power to draw tears, to mend what many thought was beyond repair. Two small words with the power to unite lovers, whose spark died out, leaving nothing but hatred. Two small words with the power to send one spiraling in a whirlpool of emotions. Still, you’ve left me speechless, for i’m sorry is not enough.

I could say thank you and i’m sorry from this time till tomorrow. I could say it till the day I die; and yet, it still would not be enough. Thank you is not a strong enough word to express the gratitude I feel. I’m sorry is not a word strong enough to express how contrite I feel for not telling you this sooner, for not being able to be the one you wanted me to be sooner.

So, instead, i’ve written this short poem: this poem of gratitude.

And yet, I feel as though this still isn’t enough. All of the words and gifts in the world aren’t enough.

Love you: It’s still not enough.

Author's Note

Let me know what you think!

Reviews

[Tony Jordan]

'I am a writer and yet I find myself at a loss for words...' is heartbreaking. Emotions play havoc with the thoughts and yet it these thoughts that writers are expected to capture - or the essence thereof.

The poem has beautifully conveyed feelings. Mission accomplished.

[Tashida]

Thank you Tony :)
That means a lot :) :)

[Tony Jordan]

You are welcome Tashida.
:)

[Hebe]

I really loved this poem.... so many times we realize that thank you is not enough, I felt the frustration and appreciation, it came out very strong.
great writing :)

[Tashida]

Thank you for reviewing! I'm glad you enjoyed it!

[Alex Doerner]

I really like this! Seriously, not in a courtesy way -- I genuinely like this poem. The only thing that sounded kind of off, though, was in the first sentence. It says, "Words i’ve said a thousand times and yet cannot help but believe you do not understand the importance of such words," but it would sound a bit more fluent if it said something like, "Words I've said a thousand times and yet I cannot help but believe you do not understand the importance of them," or something along those lines.

[Tashida]

Thanks for the review! I will definitely look at it again and i'm glad u liked it!