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I Won't Let Go

Thinking of my dad

By Sid Aaron HirjiPublished 14 days ago β€’ 1 min read
I Won't Let Go
Photo by Derek Thomson on Unsplash

I know you are in the underworld,

And yet I still feel you right here,

It's like you never left this world,

As our mannerisms are so similar.

Somedays I close my eyes,

Just hoping for a dream,

To get a good look at you and

For one last time to see you smile.

I think of your wisdom, your last words

On how life was becoming more expensive,

To save and work while able bodied.

The memories seep from my veins,

Create illusions of you that I see,

Almost so vividly as though you are in front of me.

You may be deceased, but you are always right here with me.

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About the Creator

Sid Aaron Hirji

Canadian born man who finds literature and science equally fascinating. Trauma bleeds through generations, words heal the hidden scars.

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  • Imola TΓ³th4 days ago

    I'm sorry for your loss, Sid πŸ’—You created something beautiful from your grief. I think our loved ones are always with us, in our hearts and memories, and as you said in our habits and faces, they live on with us.

  • Aarsh Malik13 days ago

    This gave me goosebumps. The way you honor him is truly heartfelt. 🌿

  • πŸš€ πŸš€πŸ’™πŸ’—πŸŒΉ LOVEπŸŒΉπŸ’›πŸ’—πŸš€ πŸš€ NEVER LET GO > >. NEVER πŸš€ πŸš€πŸ’™β€πŸŒΉWOW πŸŒΉπŸ’›πŸ’—πŸš€ πŸš€

  • Mo Darasi14 days ago

    Beautiful poem Sid.

  • Sandy Gillman14 days ago

    What a beautiful tribute to your Dad ❀️

  • Novel Allen14 days ago

    They always seem to nearby, if only they could give a sign. Every day I wonder if something will alert us of those gone. Memory still helps. Hope he gets the message. Hugs.

  • What a nice heart touching tribute to your dad. Hang in there!

  • This was a touching and beautiful tribute to your dad. Sending you lots of love and hugs ❀️

  • Awe godless you love. I know it hurts, I hope you get that dream soon πŸ™πŸ¦‹πŸ’™πŸ¦‹

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