To my dad

I know who you are:
son of a warrior,
a descendant of a priest,
a reader, knower, sayer,
friend, father.

I am a mirror
that wears your face
as one of those that
you’re helping to find a place
a purpose and cause.

upon all the storm
and emotions that wilted,
you’ve been a sun
that shines at noon
and returns at night as the moon.

Tomide Abdul