Gaganjit Kaur
Enn198.0922
12/7/07
Piece# 3
Polished
Photograph of My Father and Me on Graduation Day
In the photo,
His arm is around my shoulder.
I hold the gift of roses, like an infant, in my hands.
I am wearing a white cap and gown.
My mother clicks the picture.
I feel like an angel in the crowd.
My father is standing next to me,
Proud that I finished high school.
Proud that I am going off to college.
(He never had the chance.)
He smiles to hide his tears.
This changing moment--I will value forever.
Dad’s embrace is strong
Like the guidance and understanding
He has given me all along.