Father

Father

We had our differences

 

Sometimes we could not see eye to eye

 

I guess destiny allowed the past to go behind as we went our separate ways

 

I would often pray that once again our paths would cross

 

But now you lie in slumber

 

While I lie awake

 

I ask that you please forgive me as I have forgiven you

 

My dream is to grow from the examples and words that you’ve shared with me

 

And for that I am grateful to be your son

 

And for this life I thank you

 

By Mauricio Montoya 

 

Author's Note

In honor of Maurico Montoya SR

9/22/1938 to 8/23/2012

Reviews

[MOON]

Beautiful honest write , forgiveness is key and when people pass on there is always hope that what remains is the love and the lessons they thought us . You honour yourself and your father with this poem.

[SUGATA M]

I like the simplicity of the poem

[Sukriti Suki]

Straight from the heart. Full of emotions. Heart touching write.

[Mary]

Beautiful honest poem/letter. Well written. I personally believe the time we have with our parents is what it's supposed to be- even when situations make for long separations. You found the good.

[The Analog Kid]

First off, sorry to hear of your Father. This is just a simple, cathartic tribute in honoring the man and the examples that he taught you.