Sunday 27 September 2020

Sunday phone call

Phone rings


You alright Dad, its Kim 
I'd normally call you about this time wouldnt I?
Tell you about my week and the weekends plans, weather, my fitness achievements 
You'd just listen to me
Fill me with confidence 
Tell me about a person you saw who reminded you of someone I'd know 
Tell me about the bikes you'd seen in the town near your place in France 

What food you'd eaten, the weather being so hot, you said it was like walking with someone putting a hair dryer on your feet. 
No air 
Crashing waves and dust bum running in and out (the dog)


But
Today I can't call you
Because at the moment you aren't available 
You aren't well
And you aren't even aware of it
You knew you felt ill didn't you 
We told you to get it checked out... 
I told you to come home earlier.. 

Well, today we went to Canon Hill Park again, but this time with Charl and Nico
They are here. All supporting each other
Patty saw lots of VW made her miss Offred. 
You'd have loved watching me on the swings
Made me feel queasy 
Crazy 

I'm holding off on the car for a bit 
Brought it with you didn't I?
So ill hold onto it
You'd say, if it's not broken don't fix it
I miss you
Silly jokes
Your funny expressions 
Just the big Dad hugs when you squeeze me tight 
I know you are here though, with me right now... forever 

We are all doing our best
Mum has been brilliant 
Nick flew out to France
You are worth it all
It's hard
You said we were made of strong stuff
It's in our blood
Mum says you'd be proud 

I'm going to go now
That's what you'd say isn't it
Been a long call Kim
Things to do 

I understand I'd say 
I love you Dad
Take care 

Come home soon please...

PS I made some mash potato, almost like yours 😊