I don't remember when you left me dad
only that it was after I turned 15
You where younger than I am now
I know the date but I don't remember


A long time has passed since then
I still dream about you
In my sleep I hear your voice

About 15 years ago my younger brother
gave me a recording for Christmas 
My dad read some of his poems


I didn't recognize your voice dad
I felt like I failed you 
I cried for you for the first time



I still hear your voice in my sleep
there I  know it by heart 
but only in my dreams