Daddy

I miss you. Take me back to naps on your shoulder, to talks in your
G20 on afternoons & mornings with my little sister by my side
drinking our vanilla or strawberry boost. Take me back. Take me
back to OUR laughs, in unison, where we smile the same smile and to
the night where I came in from a run into the kitchen and out of
nowhere you said “Adèle, you have this... angel like presence about
you.” How I looked at you in shock. How you said “I’m serious.” And
how proud, confused and determined I was to prove you Right. Take
me back to poems every Christmas typed up with your hand written
signature— Typed with your care and love. How you prefer lavender —
over every color in the world— how I know why, without even having
to ask, because I am your daughter— your “double creature emanating
from cosmic wisdom. How I can feel you from here the way you say
love you more! Because you do love me more- despite the mal
-chemistry in my brain. E