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.
