I Didn’t Expect to Find You There

The day was average;
my task was ordinary.
I didn’t expect to find you there.

The scent of Polo Green
brought you
right next to me.

The gentleness of your greeting,
the kindness of your eyes,
the sandy feel of your hard-working hands.

Our past friction has melted away,
the fondness has grown fonder,
our reconciliation has become more precious.

I didn’t expect to find you there.
I even looked for you, Dad,
but I didn’t see you.

I still have to wait.