I'm a Child of the Sea

RIPPLES. April 2019, Louvre Abu Dhabi

I’m a child of the sea—
You really don’t know it

when your parents are alive;

But every place becomes memorable

after they pass away.

I’m a child of the sea—

My life was anchored

to my Dad’s dedication;

Just as his life 

was anchored

to our dependence.

I’m a child of the sea—

I have a lot of regrets,

and if God will grant me

one wish, it is going

to be about my Dad.

I’m a child of the sea—

They say that time heals

all wounds.

I guess it’s not true.

The feeling of loss 

for my Dad is like a ship

that will never dock.