I have turned twenty-eight now.
You were at my age when you decided
To settle down with Mama.
Now that the passing of time has
Gone far, enough to make us
Realize the idealized moments
Of our lives, momentary though
It seemed, let me speak to you the
Unspeakable words unheard for so
Long. Papa, most of the time
I would catch myself conversing
Within your tone and sharing your
Shadow. I am your fragments trapped
In the ironic haze of summertime and
Solitude. I want you to know that
Growing up without you is one of the
Most injurious realities of my life---more
Injurious than betraying my art and heart
For music and Muses. I have learned to
Yearn for nothing. But, I am hoping that
Unlike the oppressive silence which haunted
Our very selves for many years, let this piece
of peace be our silent sanctuary of hope and
Forgiveness.
Your Son,
Yourself
Sep 28, 2013
Sep 28, 2013 at 3:14 AM UTC
I have turned twenty-eight now.
You were at my age when you decided
To settle down with Mama.
Now that the passing of time has
Gone far, enough to make us
Realize the idealized moments
Of our lives, momentary though
It seemed, let me speak to you the
Unspeakable words unheard for so
Long. Papa, most of the time
I would catch myself conversing
Within your tone and sharing your
Shadow. I am your fragments trapped
In the ironic haze of summertime and
Solitude. I want you to know that
Growing up without you is one of the
Most injurious realities of my life---more
Injurious than betraying my art and heart
For music and Muses. I have learned to
Yearn for nothing. But, I am hoping that
Unlike the oppressive silence which haunted
Our very selves for many years, let this piece
of peace be our silent sanctuary of hope and
Forgiveness.
Your Son,
Yourself
Quezon City, Philippines
September 27, 2013
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