Hey Dad,
I'm writing this letter to you,
knowing that you'll never receive it
and that you’re long gone.
It’s been 10 years now,
and I am still not used to our absence.
There are so many words I left unspoken,
so many sentiments I left unsaid,
and I carry the weight
of those unspoken truths
within my heart.
So,
I’m writing you this letter,
and I think you would approve;
or at least I’d like to believe that you would.
First and foremost,
I want to express
my deepest gratitude to you
for being the father figure
I needed in my life.
You stepped
into a role
that wasn't assigned to you by blood
but embraced it
with unwavering love
and dedication.
The lessons you imparted to me,
the values you instilled,
and the wisdom you shared
have shaped me
into the person I am today.
For that,
I am eternally thankful.
Our journey together
was not without
its bumps and bruises.
We stumbled,
we faltered,
and we drifted apart
in ways
that I could
never
fully understand.
I often find myself wondering
what lay beneath the surface
of your stoic demeanor,
what thoughts
and feelings
remained unspoken
between us.
The wonder of not
delving deeper
into those uncharted waters
raises questions
within me,
some
that bring a smile
to my face
and brighten my way
and others
that draw tears
to my cheeks
and cause me to weep.
Despite
the complexities
of our relationship,
one thing remains
crystal clear
~ my love for you
knows no bounds.
I loved you
as any daughter
would love her father,
with a blend of admiration,
respect,
and an unspoken
longing for connection.
A connection,
I am thankful to say,
you provided
for us.
Though
our paths
may have diverged,
the bond we shared,
however fragile,
remains.
You remain.
Etched in my memories
and in the
depths of my being.
I also want to
acknowledge the remarkable
Grandfather you were
to my children.
The love
and care
you showered upon them,
the stories you shared,
and the laughter
you brought
into their lives
will forever be cherished.
The life lessons
that you gave to them
and the way
in which
you decided
to teach them
was a unique reflection of you.
Ice cream, road trips,
the dog track,
and more.
Dad,
you always
made us feel safe,
even when you weren't sure.
Without you.
none of us
would be the
people we are today.
With the power
and tenderness
of your manhood,
you molded
and guided us,
taught
and
trained us,
and most of all Dad
you lead your family.
No one could ask anymore of you.
Your legacy
lives on
through
your grandchildren,
and now
greatgrandchildren,
(I know you'd be so proud)
a testament
to the love
and kindness
you bestowed
upon your family.
As I pen down
these words,
a sense
of sorrow washes over me
~ the thought
of not delivering
this letter
to you while you were still here.
The words left unspoken,
the emotions left unexpressed,
now linger in the silence of my thoughts,
a bittersweet reminder
of what
could have been.
Dad,
you are dearly missed,
fondly remembered,
and forever loved.
In this
Undelivered Letter
lies the depths
of my gratitude,
the echoes of my love,
and the
unspoken truths
that bind us together,
transcending
time and space.
Comentários