goodnight dad, i forgive you

goodnight dad

may the stars

guide your slumber

rest easy, knowing

survival's guaranteed

with my knowledge

of the sea

sailors hands

formed from knots

ive had to pulll through

i hoisted my own sail

from port, i just missed you

maybe next time

we can be friends

in the next life

maybe i will actually

meet you

Reviews

[Chris Shaw]

How very hard to go through life not connecting with your own father. Felt this deeply. Touched my heart you did. Wonderful poetry.

Chris

[Ron Sanders]

Great job, Everett. Short and sweet, dark and dangling. Sincere. Best work I've seen on this site so far.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

Wow, the father we never knew....either physically never met, or emotionally never found agreement...the fourth stanza is so strong....
amazing depth to your work, Everett,
j.

[Beren]

There is so much I want to say and so much I can't say. I'll just wipe my tears after saying that it's a very well-expressed poem. take care.