Thinking of you, Dad.

Ten years gone from this earth.

“Does it feel like that long?”

Sometimes it seems like yesterday.

Sometimes, a lifetime ago. 

I carry my memories of 

Our shared adventures. 

How much of it happened?

How much is a dream? 

“Do you ever wish you 

Had one of those 

Complicated fathers 

Who gave mixed messages

And taught by hard examples?”

No, I am grateful for the gentle man

Who flexed humor and kindness

 And showed me how to solve 

Life’s puzzles with grace.