Dear Dad,
Thank you for loving me. Thank you for showing me love.
Thank you for letting me be real and true. Thank you for encouraging me.
Thank you for not holding my frustration or anger against me.
Thank you for letting me be authentic.
Thank you for letting me do exactly what I needed to do.
Dad,
You let me be myself.
You still loved me
And you loved me more.
And we experienced a vast sea of forgiveness
And peace and love.
Dear Dad
Today is one year.
I don’t say death.
Thank for what I know.
It doesn’t end.
Conversations Continue.
Thank you for every call
Every hug,
Every piece of advice
Typewritten letter
Hug
Card
Drive
Cup of coffee
Shirley temple
Diet coke
Stella beer
fishing trip
thank you for encouraging me to be
me