The tears: joyful tears they were
The endless stories and rib-cracking laughter
The cake, food, and drinks on every special day
The satiety, the tired, the headache thereafter!

The simple life: when you'd call my name from afar
A listening ear: when I'd tell you the things I prefer
Loving eyes: when you smiled endlessly at my sight
Warm hands: all the work you did to fill my life with light!

A woman unable to grieve her love
Her tears form an endless stream
They say, 'It's orders from above.'
'And Oh, how deeply we loved him.'

A son unable to see his mother
Lost he is in unfathomable thought
Strength for every new day he must gather
A divine light - this he has already sought.

A daughter unable to be consoled
Endless tears daily she weeps
Her emotions heretofore ne'er controlled
And deep inside, all the pain she keeps!

Your body in flames
Unable to call out our names
Slowly you gave up your breath
In agony, you met your death.

Your image disfigured
Consumed beyond recognition
Our estate beleaguered
Volatile things and their ignition.

Our eyes blinded by tears
Consolation and its lost appeal
The act confirmed our fears
The pain is deep - for real!

The image of your smile has been forever imprinted in my heart
And every moment lived with you comes readily to my mind
Your departure leaves me wondering where I'll start
For it's clear that no other man like you will I ever find!

Every letter I write stems from the depths of my heart
Your love infected me; so did your art
In life, no better friend have I had
But what's more, you were both friend and father, Dad!

When I held your hand as a young boy
When we trod about with so much joy
When I looked outta the window in your car
When we both looked at a shinning star

When we spoke on the phone from afar
When I sent you a song on WhatsApp
When we laughed and joked thereafter
When you found out I could rap

When you left us without warning
When we couldn't stop mourning
When we imagined you'd suddenly appear
When we really wanted you near!

The image of your smile will forever grace my mind
For no other love as yours will I ever find
In my heart, you'll always have first place
And in heaven, my greatest joy will be to see your face!