Since

Long ago, when Father died
    I was still a young man.
In the time since, I’ve tried
   To grow, as I walk in time’s land.

Came a night recently,
    In dream he was there.
In his hands he held lightly
    My plans for life’s career.

He looked at me with
    The strength of years wise;
His words were of pith
    And there, respect in his eyes.

written April 14, 2025