ODE TO MY DAD
What you taught me
At your feet
Lessons in Humility
Simplicity Honesty
Has stood the test of time
Taught me to sift
Right from wrong
To fight for the poor
As well the underdog
“Cause we are all
Servants of God
To have a spine
Not to fear
In the face of adversity
Never flinch or cower
Your heart always
Overflowed with love
Cause you treated us
With an iron fist
In a velvet glove
When I needed you
You were always there
Here,there everywhere
Flitting like a butterfly
Alas! as you lay lifeless
On that drab grey stone
To your final journey
To the heavenly abode
It seems your sweet face
Had a lovely smile
Unfortunately when
You needed me
I was not there
To pay my last respects
And wish you
A Final Goodbye!!
Choicest Happiness
Farida Bamji
June 18th 2020