Never shall I forget that day,
In a classroom full of children
My dad became my hero,
A sweet prize gifted to me.
Never shall I forget the smile he gave me,
It felt special even though he was always smiling
He was shining in my eyes,
Enveloped in the light he looked happier than ever.
Never shall I forget the games we played,
Making a mess of the children’s tables
I smeared shaving cream onto my dad’s face,
He looked like the funniest Santa Claus I had ever seen.
Never shall I forget the prize my dad won for me,
A game of prediction was nothing to him
Whose luck scored us a large jar of chocolate,
I had never felt more proud to be my father’s daughter.
Never shall I forget the joy I felt,
Walking out of class with a cheeky grin on my face
Showing off our delicious prize to my mom,
Who told me that chocolate would rot my teeth.
Never shall I forget those gifts,
Which turned into a core memory for me.
My father became a role model.
Never shall I forget those days,
Even if we drift apart as I grow older.
Never.
