Father 2 - My Dear Dad

Day does not pass without remembering you, Daily chores that marked your presence in every small thing, Determined you were to educate your children, Dedicated you were to bestow comfort to your dear family. You were a towering presence, You gave me courage which I lacked, You gave me strength of mind that I gradually developed, You gave me plenty of books to be embraced and adorned. I am thankful for your guidance, dear Dad! I leant to read and write with your encouragement, I learnt to sing and dance with joy and jubilance, I learnt to laugh merrily, just like you! My beloved Dad. Eighteen years have passed, since You made your transition from this world, But, my memories of you have not faded at all, You ever remain my guiding Spirit!