20 Father’s Days With You 

Written by Malia Tatafu (she/her) 

In the tapestry of time, 20 Father’s Days adorned

Each a treasure, each a cherished morn 

For 20 years, we laughed and we embraced 

In every moment, love firmly encased 

Yet now, as Father’s Day becomes once more

I feel your absence, like never before

Though only 2 years have gently flown

In my heart, your presence firmly shown 

For those 20 Father’s Day, oh so sweet 

Each memory, each smile, a joyful feat

Though now we’re apart, your love remains 

In every thought, in every refrain 

So as Father’s Day dawns, I celebrate with you

In spirit, in heart, our bond held true 

For 20 Father’s Days may be in the past

But the love we shared forever will last 

This poem is dedicated to my father, Limoni Tatafu. 

Si’eku tamai malo e ‘ofa moe tauhi kotoa pe pea he’ikai teke ngalo ‘i ha taimi. Toka ā ‘i he nonga moe fiemālie ‘ae ‘Eiki pea kou ma’u ha ‘ofa lahi atu kia koe.