Unsent Letters: Pop

Dear Pop,

Has it really been seven years since you've left this Earth? Seven years of seemingly constant change for me. I wished you could see the house that I've put my hard sweat into. I wish I could show you the peppers I just picked out of my garden. I wish I could tell you the funny things my students say and I wish I could hear you laugh at my jokes. I wish you could meet the man I love. Oh, how I ache to hear him ask you tons of questions.

Most of all, I wish I could tell you I was sorry for taking your presence for granted and for not valuing your experience and time. I'm so very sorry. In your memory, I've cared for Granny and tried to live the best life I can. Thank you for adopting me as your own despite having no blood relation. 

I love you, Pop. Until we meet again.
E

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