DAD YOU ARE GONE, BUT NEVER FORGOTTEN,

DAD YOU ARE GONE, BUT NEVER FORGOTTEN, 

It has been more than 5 years since I last saw you, spoke to you, touched your hand, or  just sat on your presence. I miss you! I really, really miss you.

I miss the sound of your voice, the footsteps with those shiny black shoes, how you would call me as if we are age mates . I miss your voice! I really wish we could talk right now. I miss ...your words of wisdom, I miss your sense of humor, I think you would like my sense of humor too, though I tend to be crazier than you were. I miss your sound of your laughter.

Every year on Father's Day, I have to admit (and this may sound silly and pretty), but I am a little envious of all the people who get to spoil their dads on Father's Day on social media , I already have your gift (obviously it will be a polish to shine your shoes), have the day planned and Mom be busy ironing your Brand Woods to keep it a surprise for you. But the reality is stone cold, you're not here anymore and I don't get to do anything for you. Not just on Father's Day, but on your birthday and every other days of the year.

Not a day goes by when I don’t imagine what life would be like had you not died. Every situation that I find myself in be it a family function, my matric year,  I imagine a scenario where you’re present and sharing in the happy moments.

You’ve left people with a lot of good memories of you. They always mention how you made them laugh, always listened, how you always helped whoever you could with whatever you could. It gives me a feeling of warmth inside to hear these things about you and inspires me to be the kind of son you’d be proud of.

Thank you, daddy. Thank you for your love. Thank you for the memories. Thank you for being a good, hard working human being who encouraged me to be the best person I can be and to do the best I can in everything I wish to achieve. So thank you for that.but my only hope is that I can be as good person as you, so that I can get up to heaven, and see you again someday.

Dad, I know you are up in heaven and I love you and miss you very much and still think about you to this day. I only hope you are very proud of your children Ebimobowei (Daniel ), Kuroakeighe (Emmanuel ), Golden, Boluere your only Daughter,  and Tarila your second child who is currently serving his Fathers land( NYSC) at Imo state . I promised that we are going to doing our best in life to keep your memory alive.

Mostly, thank you for being my father. I love you.