Dad

Remember when
We woke up early
To drive to that tournament
Out in the farmlands

You opened the garage
And we stood
Behind your truck

You breathed in,
Sighed, and said,
“The morning air
Is the best air all day”

You played rock songs
On the way
To pump me up

Slammed on the mat
And shouted, “Squeeze!”
When I had the other kid
In a headlock

I wish I would’ve won
Every match
You ever saw

If I could go back
And squeeze tighter
I would

June 29, 2021 at 05:08PM