Dear Father

by Reuben

dear father,
it’s been eight years
since you passed away
i miss you
but i want you to know
i’m doing okay
and that you’ll always remain
in my heart

walk in my shoes
just for a day
so that you know
i’m doing okay

walk in my shoes
just for a day
so you can see
the person I’ve become

tell me,
am i still the child
you once knew?
will you ever know
how much i miss you?
you were gone so sudden
but i don’t want you to think
that you’ll be forgotten
i don’t want you to think
that I’m still grieving to this day

will you walk in my shoes
just for a day?
i want you to know
i’m doing okay

5.6.18