pict: amalia restrepo
Losing a father is like losing a lantern in the darkness of night, a compass in the heart of the forest, and a spring in the vast Sahara Desert.
A good father figure profoundly influences a child’s growth and development.
His words become a catalyst, enabling the child to blossom into a confident individual.
His firmness becomes a solid foundation, instilling discipline and ensuring the child lives according to moral and religious principles.
His embrace becomes a sanctuary, fostering the child’s emotional intelligence.
His guidance becomes a beacon, illuminating the child’s path throughout their life.
Tragically, not all fathers are granted the privilege to guide and support their children into old age.
Some fathers have departed, never to return.
Some left after bestowing warm hugs daily and nurturing with unwavering love.
Some left abruptly, without a chance to bid farewell.
In their absence, the daughter strives to rebuild the fragments of her shattered heart, seeking the missing pieces to make herself whole again.
Meanwhile, her prayers continue to ascend, hoping that one day she will reunite with her father, and find solace in his embrace once more 🥀
