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Monday, August 4, 2014

In My Wildest Dreams

In my wildest dreams, I never could have imagined our paths would cross again.

It had been 12 years since I held his little hands in mine.

If I close my eyes really tight, I can almost hear his tiny voice saying my name, "Daddy."

It was like another lifetime ago, all those years. I don't even remember what kept him away:  
Something I'd done?
Perhaps.

I'd forgotten what he looked like, his scent as I hugged him, his heart beating.

I could vaguely make out his silhouette at the end of the block.

As we approached one another, made eye contact, and then just the hint of a smile at the corner of his mouth. 


Somehow deep down inside I knew all those years, all those bad feelings would just melt away as we shook hands.


Then he spoke, "Dad, it's good to see you."