Cool Like Ice

Cool Like Daddy

           

My father is a complete failure sometimes, but I love him anyway.

I heard the bang of a falling casserole, I heard the hiss of a burning egg, and heard the splash of the spilling water. I clicked my tongue, knowing who is the one causing those familiar sounds.

My dad. Yes, a dad would not do such clumsy things, well not my dad. A day would not pass without him making a mistake. I sighed. What a clumsy man, I bet you thought that. Yes, my dad may be clumsy but you wouldn’t find a daddy cooler than him.

You know what? He will be the first one rushing to my side whenever I feel hungry. Yes, hungry. He’s the best cook alive. He will be the one who will make me laugh loudly even if I’m depressed. He’s the best clown. He will be the one to remind me that I am the best daughter in the world and tell that he loves me. He is the best man in the world.

Now, I dare you. Use your eyes, it’s only inside your own house. Find someone cool like daddy.

Hurt

Far From Heaven

            I had a dream. A beautiful yet tragic dream.

            I am in heaven. Am I dead? Is this real? All I know is that I should not be here. I should go back to my normal life.

            Then, something, or rather someone showed up in front of me. My 10 years dead mom. Why is she there, just standing? She was just there, so close yet so far.

            All I can think of is if she can even remember me, if everything would stay the way it is 10 years ago and if she will go back with me. Will she still caress my hair lovingly while I’m sleeping? Will she hold my hands like the way she does every time I feel like I’m lost? Will she still help me stand when I feel like I’ve been trampled on?

            I can’t bring the courage to step forward, to touch her, to hug her, and say I love you, I miss you. It feels like time is in between us. I am scared. I am terrified that she will not recognize me due to the time that we are not together. I am afraid but I believe that I can do it.

            When the courage finally get to me, instead to walk, I ran. Slightly tripping when I finally reached her side, not wanting to waste any time, I hugged her tightly, almost.

            I hugged her but I only felt thin air. Instead, I felt something soothing inside my heart. And the feeling of someone caressing my hair, and the feeling of someone tightly holding unto my hand, and a soft whisper “Everything is okay.”

            I opened my eyes. And felt tears rushing down my cheeks. I know I have to move on and be the best, knowing she is there. Watching me far from heaven.