Oh Father!...Like....

By: Dr. Joseph Ozigis Akomodi

Oh father! Why do you have to part from us so quickly?
Like an atomic bomb dropped on the planet.

Oh father! We feel your spirit everyday.
Like it was yesterday you left us.

Oh father! I missed all the things we shared together.
Like it is an everlasting bond.

Oh father! When I encountered difficulties.
Like you stood by my side and see me through.

Oh father! When I cried.
Like you wipe my tears.

Oh father! In my darkest moment.
Like you are there to rescue me.

Oh father! When I think there is no way out.
Like you appeared and show me the way.

Oh father! When I am depressed.
Like you reappeared to comfort me.

Oh father! When nothing works.
Like an angel you make things work.

Oh father! When I am oppressed.
Like you stood by me and cast out the oppression.

Oh father! When I am sleeping.
Like an angel who took my soul away.

Oh father! When there is no food in the house.
Like a miracle the next day you provide food.

Oh father! When we have no clothes to wear.
Like a living father you provide us new clothes.

Oh father! When I have difficulties in my studies.
Like you showed me the easier way to solve the problem.

Oh father! When I graduated from High School.
Like you attended my graduation.

Oh father! When I moved on to Univeristy.
Like you followed me to Russia and seat by my side.

Oh father! When I have difficulties to learn Russian language.
Like you commforted me and you made Russain language easy for me to learn.

Oh father! When I defended my thesis.
Like you are there with me.

Oh father! When I applied for united States Visa.
Like you went with me and approved the visa.

Oh father! every where I go.
Like you are there with me.

Oh father! You are not really dead.
Like your soul liveth forever and ever.....

Love Dad.

Dr. Joseph Ozigis Akomodi
New York City