QUESTIONS FOR MY DAD 6.2024
By Elizabeth Perryman
Dad, what would it be like to talk to you today, 23 years after you passed? Would you still have a booming speaking voice and whistle often?
Dad, what musical endeavors would you be pursuing in 2024? Would you have completed your sacred orchestral composition? Would it have a high descant for me and mom?
Dad, how would your bridge game be now with Mom, Janet Perryman? Would you have any master points?
Dad, what would you be planting in your garden? Would your vegetables be as big? Would you wear funny Teeshirts with your Bermuda shorts, tube socks, and new balance tennis shoes?
Dad, would you continue to read your book of common prayer as well as attend an Episcopalian church? Would you still be directing or subbing at churches? Oh, I think you would have loved the Bishop at Glen Rock Episcopal yesterday.
Dad, would you visit St Louis and New Jersey often? My heart says you would have accepted Elizabeth Honer and would love her family. You'd be so proud of Mom.
Dad, would you still be playing 18 holes, carrying your clubs? Would you still be driving at 86?
Dad, would your hair still be faded red/blonde with your epic V?
Dad, would you be wearing your fuzzy red robe at night and calling your brothers periodically?
Dad, would you be taking virtual voice lessons with me continuing the progress we were making before you passed? Will you have mastered your feet on the organ?
Dad, would you be on social media? My guess is no. I believe at this point you would be apolitical.
Dad, would you have an iPad, smartphone, hybrid organ, or have replaced the Baldwin grand at home?
Dad, what home project would mom have you working on?
Dad, I know you'd be so moved by my vocal progress and how much my voice has become a blend of you and mom. I remember your tears the last time I saw you.
Dad, thank you. All my love.
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