A Heartbreak Away

My prediction is that this week will see the last of our beloved Uncle Iroh, at best for a long while. Yet, I chose to write to a Zuko/Ozai one because I wanted to pay tribute to Iroh loving a young boy who (at this point) will always be looking to another for love and affection. This is for my father.

Tatteh, I miss you so much…I'm so glad you love me.

Last night, I had a dream that I was home

And that all things were as peaceful as the spring

Last night, I had a dream my father smiled

And told me of the joy that I did bring

His strong hands held my shoulder

As he held me close to his heart

Tears fell from his cheeks like rain

Bemoaning the times we were apart

We laughed together over old jokes

Tired clichés that only we would know

The time seemed to fly away so fast

And yet it seemed so sweetly slow

I saw the pride burning in his eyes

As he spoke about the coming years

I listened, drinking in every word

His strong voice music to my ears

Suddenly the world went dark

And lost I wandered aimless in my fright

Father, oh my father can't you hear me

Come and save me from the night

Then the dream shattered, as I awoke

And darkened to another cruel day

Oh father, you were so close then

But now you are a heartbreak away

AN-I just hope Iroh doesn't die. Between missing my dad, speaking at a Holocaust memorial, I can't take much more.