Enchantment

Dearest Papa,


I may not always tell you how special you are,
or thank you every time you chauffeur me around in your car,
without complaints, no matter the distance, no matter how far.
Your love for me so great, that mine can never be on par.


Many times I made you upset,
I disappointed you and made you so mad,
But please forgive me, I know I've been bad.
For in my heart, you are forever and always the greatest Dad.


I am a spoilt and ungrateful child,
I take it for granted that you will always go the extra mile.
Both for kor and I, in the past, future and now.
Oh Dad, I wish I could atone for my mistakes just to see you smile.


How many times you worried and stressed over me,
how many tears which you cried that I didn't see,
How much great effort you put in unconditionally,
and all these don't even come with a fee.


I love you(s) are rare between us,
but don't be disheartened, smile first.
For in this poem I have written,
I can insert I Love You in this verse.


I may not always know the right words to say,
But for all you have done for me, I will try my hardest to repay.
although I may not always see things your way.
To the greatest man in my life, Happy Father's Day.


(C) Copyrighted Grace Jiang