Significant Second

 How significant a second

When moving between dream 

And reality 

In my dreams you are still here

You take me on fishing trips 

And help with school projects

You braai

Make potjie

Cook pasta on Sundays

You read Tarzan

Play solitaire

And watch the news at seven

In my dreams you help me make big decisions 

And support me when I make really stupid ones

You're here for birthdays

And Christmas

I dream about you often

You are always just there

Your strong quiet spirit 

Always just there

And then

The significant second

Falling from dreams to reality 

You are gone

And we miss you