Cards

I seek to find you within that folded paper.

The slanted text reminds me

of your left-handed nature.

You and me: I thought we were so similar.

What went wrong to skew you?

Did I misunderstand?

The graphite so subtlety changes

direction and I love that it shows

a minuscule piece of your being.

I hate how the words make me feel.

I’m proud of what you’ve become.

I hope you have a great one.

Random pictures to remind

me of us together.

Generic wishes that I embark upon.

One voicemail left to covet amongst all.

A person that I force myself to remember.

A legacy I don’t know how to carry on.

A dad that a daughter wishes she knew, deeply.

Dad, regardless of it all, I feel you cheering me on.