Still - Visitor's Poem
by Ruth de Jesus
(Quezon City, Philippines)
Itâs been five years since you left But for us, it was just like yesterday
When I close my eyes I can still see your smile, Hear your voice and the loving sound Of your occasional laughter
In your favorite chair I can still see you sleeping Although you insist that you were just resting
When I stare at the door of your room I can still see you coming out slowly Looking around with a cane in your hand
In your place at the dining table I still catch you drinking your soup And complaining if itâs not that hot
When I clean your room I can still smell the baby powder Which I put on your back after your bath
And when I come home from somewhere I still see you waiting patiently By your rocking chair
Oftentimes, in my dreams I still see you waving at me Maybe saying goodbye or come here
Itâs been difficult without you, Dad You are terribly missed But we know you are happy And so we will be.
Youâre STILL very much HERE Dad You will stay in our hearts forever You may have gone to that great somewhere But loving you will never be over.
Nov 20, '08 6:17 AM
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