Appa - My New Title

You bestowed on me
A title I cannot earn
Either by diligent learning
Or through much hard work
But it comes with much love
A warmer affection
Melting my heart
Exciting my whole being
“Appa”, (dad) is that magic word
That finally brought poise
To a life of emptiness
Now, when you are not around
I go to sleep early
To hear that magic word
At least in my dream -
For I am at present a sure slave
To the comfort of that status!

Henry Victor 21.08.2004