my dad

out of the blue photos

unexpected emotion

because you smiled at me

500 miles and a pay-phone call

broken hearted disbelief

you listened

"Which, by the right and virtue of my place,"

beyond stage lights in darkness

you were there

"hold your skis up, now yell hit it when you're ready"

i yelled, fell over

you circled

again

and again

and again


feeling left out...unwanted
"the last rose of summer is the prettiest rose of all"
you believed in me
so did i

"your word is your bond"

your perfect example

my imperfect choosing

what's left

devotion, admiration, love

endless gratitude

memories

you