Father's Day is on June 16th here. I miss my Dad very much as I was his little girl. He worked the night shift to provide for his family while my Mama kept the house and cooked for us. We had a roof over our heads, food on the table, clothes to wear and text books for school. I am still amazed at how my late parents, both deaf, raised my brothers and I. When I had a spelling test to study for, Dad always made me spell the words with my fingers using the alphabets signs until I got it right. Then when my brothers and I had kids growing up, he made them spell words too. For someone that is deaf, the one thing Dad never lacked was his love of words even though he could not speak them. Here is a poem dedicated to my Dad. I will always be connected to his soul.
When we gather
For family events
Dad would sit quietly
Watch television or read
In his silent world
He sees us talking
Laughing at jokes
Dad would sit quietly
Look up with a smile
In his silent world
The kids are playing
Running in the house
Dad would sit quietly
Reach out to tickle them
In his silent world
He never complained
That he couldn't hear
Dad would sit quietly
Tell me funny stories
In his silent world
I know he had a good life
Even after stricken with cancer
Dad would lie quietly
Making sure we were alright
In his silent world
Christmas eve
On his way to heaven
Dad laid there quietly
I signed under his hands
It's okay now to leave
Your silent world
©JoyVisionArt
You have written a very beautiful poem which honours your Father. He would be so proud of you, and is still very much with you in your heart. Thank you for sharing these words.
ReplyDeleteAnd thank you for your words,Sharon. :)
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