The years have passed so quickly
Taking far too much too soon,
Sometimes now your face is a blur
In the chaos of these empty rooms.

But sometimes in the quiet stillness
Of a gentle summer’s night
I can smell the sweet aroma
Of amphora from your pipe;
Or catch a glimpse of you reading
In the corner in your chair
If I close my eyes and focus,
I can see you sitting there.

Ten years since Heaven stole you,
You’re much too far away,
My heart still aches with yearning
To see you smile my way.
I miss the way you tickled my toes,
Your presence warm and true;
My silent rocket scientist,
Daddy, I love you.



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