Written by Malia Tatafu (she/her)
In the tapestry of time, 20 Father’s Days adorned
Each a treasure, each a cherished morn
For 20 years, we laughed and we embraced
In every moment, love firmly encased
Yet now, as Father’s Day becomes once more
I feel your absence, like never before
Though only 2 years have gently flown
In my heart, your presence firmly shown
For those 20 Father’s Day, oh so sweet
Each memory, each smile, a joyful feat
Though now we’re apart, your love remains
In every thought, in every refrain
So as Father’s Day dawns, I celebrate with you
In spirit, in heart, our bond held true
For 20 Father’s Days may be in the past
But the love we shared forever will last
This poem is dedicated to my father, Limoni Tatafu.
Si’eku tamai malo e ‘ofa moe tauhi kotoa pe pea he’ikai teke ngalo ‘i ha taimi. Toka ā ‘i he nonga moe fiemālie ‘ae ‘Eiki pea kou ma’u ha ‘ofa lahi atu kia koe.