To my dear Father, João de Deus Chaves

Intro:

Longing has a peculiar way of living in the hearts of those who love, of those who had the privilege of receiving the affection and teachings of such a special father. This small tribute is dedicated to my dear father, João de Deus Chaves, whose physical absence became an eternal presence in my life. Each memory, each piece of advice, resonates in me like a deep echo of love. This longing is the testimony of everything he was and continues to be for me.

Immense longing is present in me,
Your sweet face resting in a frame,
Your name always honored in my silence,
Your love lives in me, eternally.

In my chest the pain persists, firm, burning,
Each memory leaves a mark on the heart,
Your advice, father, is always remembered,
Your absence, in my being, is an absence.

Every day, I think of you with affection,
Since you were raised to heaven, in light,
And life, without you, seems disarray.

But I keep you, with unparalleled love,
In my soul, your example is the path,
In God I trust, your sacred rest.

Although time passes and memories deepen, the love I feel for my father only grows. He lives in every thought, in every gesture, and in the depths of my being. May this tribute be a simple but sincere tribute to a man whose presence transcends time, and whose light will never go out within me. Father, may God always keep you, until the day we can meet again.