My Treasure

It’s been four years
Since I last saw you
But the memories of you I hold dear.
I go about my daily activities,
Holding a sweet thought of you.
But as night falls, when I shut my eyes.
Reality falls back.
You’re gone.
Flashbacks of moments we’ve shared together, fills my mind.

I recall how you snuggle and fall asleep in my arms when you were younger
And of how you’ll let out an evil laughter when your dad struggles with the diapers.
You were a little spoilt kid.
You wouldn’t leave the shop until I bought you your red toy car.
The one you called Bobo.

I still hear my phone ring in the late afternoons.
Always in hope that it’ll be your voice I’ll hear,
Begging me to get your favourite chocolate
And asking if I’ll be back home soon
But, the voice on the other line always fails me.

When I get back from work,
With your present in my hand,
You’ll always be the there to greet me.
With a smile, showing your two front teeth
And with eyes that sparkled.
But no, when I get home now
I am greeted by the stagnant air

Your artistic drawings displayed on the walls of your room.
You drew a family portrait
Of the times we’ve spent in the park,
Teaching you how to ride a bike,
To fly a kite,
Or make a sandwich with lots of chilli for you dad.
With big innocent eyes, you’ll present him your masterpiece
And after he takes a bite out of it,
You’ll run for refuge, waiting for him to chase you.

My life shattered when the doctor said you had to go,
You’ve served your purpose and that it was your time.
You had a blood clot near your heart
How it happen, why it happen
I know not.
All I know is that,
My love for you is as boundless as the sea
And that it will transude all mediums to be with you.

Priscilla Khiu
4E