On Father’s day, I cannot help but dwell heavily on thoughts of you, though I am happy to say to you daddy, that today, my thoughts are light and I am not tearing up. I only feel pangs to hug you one more time, just one more time.
I may not have told you as much as I would have wished to tell you; when you could hear me say them:
That your unquestioned love, the investment of your time and support has been the greatest gift you ever gave to me.
I think of you: that Warmhearted, God fearing, Generous, Dark and Handsome gentleman that ushered me into life.
From my tot-hood now to full fledged adulthood, you still remain a solid anchor in my life.
The firm upbringing and your sage counsel have stood in good stead in your absence.
You encouraged me to be the best that I could be, standing like a beacon of hope, guidance, strength and humility.
An unassuming man of simple tastes and a humble background, you taught me the indubitable value of honesty and integrity, the tenets of hard work, discipline, generosity and compassion.
To you I owe my love for books, music and dancing, you saturated my being with stories and melodies from far and wide as I grew up.
You taught me never to give up on my dreams and to appreciate those simple things in life which tends to be overlooked.
As I watch mummy struggle to get on without “Nkem”, I realize that we took so many things for granted, that even though it is in man’s nature to die, I always thought secretly, that you would always be there and indeed you are.
Though the light of your candle on Earth may have burnt out, it sure still shines through us that are still behind.
Happy Fathers day dearest daddy. I love you with all my heart.
© Jacqueline Oby-Ikocha
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Lovely piece. Very sweet. 🙂 My relationship with my own dad as a child was a poor one and he has since apologised for how he was with me. We get on better now and thankfully I get on really well with my own daughter and I’m having a happy Father’s Day.. 🙂 I guess sometimes we look at the good in our parents and choose to take on those qualities, other times we look at the things we’d like to do better ourselves. Either way, we learn from them.
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Nice piece Nwannem. May uncles soul continue to RIP amen,
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Thanks my dear sister Ifesi. Amen to that prayer and God bless you.
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Thank you Philip. I am happy about what you said in respect of making up with your dad. If possible, try to forgive his shortcomings and learn from them as you go on to raise your own. The best one can really do for their child/children is to love them and do the best they can in raising them in an upright way. God bless you and happy fathers day.
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You’re right Jacqueline – we do expect our parents to always be around. It’s a huge shock when they are no longer there. Sounds like you had a great relationship with your dad! So pleased for you. And don’t forget – one day you’re gonna meet him again! Big hug – Reuben
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So true Reuben. He was a lovely human being and sometimes, I miss him tremendously but I comfort myself with the hope that one day, we shall reunite. Thank you so much.
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